Gerade — meaning in English
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English meaning
- directly adv In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
- even adj Flat, level, or smooth.
- jab noun A quick, sharp poke or short straight punch.
- just adj Fair, morally right, and reasonable.
- line noun A long, thin mark or stroke, straight or curved, on a surface.
- now adv At this present moment.
- right adj Correct, true, or in accordance with fact or good judgment.
- straight adjective Extending in one direction without bending or curving.
Senses
Gerade is used for these senses in English:
- directly In a direct manner; in a straight line or course.
- even (not comparable, of an integer) Divisible by two.
- jab (boxing) A short straight punch.
- just Moments ago, only very recently.
- just now (set phrase) Very close to the present moment; just a moment ago.
- line (geometry) An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.
- now At the present time.
- straight Not crooked, curly, or bent; having a constant direction throughout its length. [from 14th c.]
directly — full definition
- adv In a straight line or straightforward manner, without detour.
- adv Without anyone or anything else involved.
- adv Immediately or very soon.
even — full definition
- adj Flat, level, or smooth.
- adj Equal or balanced; showing no strong variation.
- adj Of a number, exactly divisible by two.
- adv Used to emphasize something surprising or extreme.
- verb To make level, equal, or balanced.