keep straight en · VERB
Pronunciation
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Meanings
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(idiomatic) To avoid confusing or mixing up something; to keep something clear or organized.
Their names all sounded the same to me at first, and I had trouble keeping straight who was who.
Forms
| Spelling | Features | Labels | Source |
|---|---|---|---|
| kept straight | Tense=Past, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic | |
| kept straight | Tense=Past | lexicographic | |
| keeps straight | Number=Sing, Person=3, Tense=Pres | lexicographic | |
| keeping straight | Tense=Pres, VerbForm=Part | lexicographic |