noun
straightening
Straightening (noun) means the process of making something straight. Example: “The salon offers a hair straightening treatment.”
noun
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The process of making something straight.
"The salon offers a hair straightening treatment."
How to use straightening
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishThe act of making something straight, like hair or a bent object.
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Word forms
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The salon offers a hair _____ treatment.
Rhymes for straightening
evening
opening
widening
awakening
happening
weakening
deafening
maddening
listening
gardening
sickening
fattening
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Frequently asked questions
What does “straightening” mean?
The word “straightening” means the process of making something straight. In plain terms, the act of making something straight, like hair or a bent object.
How do you use “straightening” in a sentence?
Here is “straightening” used in a sentence: “The salon offers a hair straightening treatment.”
What part of speech is “straightening”?
“Straightening” is a noun.
What is the meaning of straightening?
"straightening" (noun) means the process of making something straight.
