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like an arrow

ADJECTIVE
straight
Synonyms
STRONGEST
consecutive nonstop short smooth solid straightforward successive true
STRONG
beeline direct even horizontal invariable level perpendicular plumb right running square upright vertical
WEAK
collinear continuous erect in a line in a row in line inflexible lineal linear near precipitous rectilineal rectilinear sheer through unbent unbroken uncurled undeviating undistorted uninterrupted unrelieved unswerving
Antonyms
STRONGEST
broken incontinuous intermittent
STRONG
level uneven varying
WEAK
curved twisted

Example Sentences

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Instead, most bats flew like an arrow directly across the road at a height at which they would collide with vehicles.

From Slate • Apr. 28, 2026

The machine, which looks like a mini plane with wings, is placed on a launchpad, stretched like an arrow on a crossbow and then shot into the air.

From BBC • Mar. 26, 2025

With each handstand — extending vertically like an arrow — Esparza’s teammates roared.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

If it "points like an arrow at something," that offers a clue regarding its thoughts.

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

Bree shot away like an arrow to the other side of the enclosure and there turned; the wall was too high for him to jump and he could fly no further.

From "The Horse and His Boy" by C.S. Lewis