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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

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

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 15, 2025

Shaped like an arrow, it looks very similar to American X-47B, another stealth combat drone created a decade ago.

From BBC • Oct. 11, 2024

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

From Salon • Feb. 22, 2023

Frank’s close-cropped hair pointed forward like an arrow, making his gaze even more intense.

From "Blood of Olympus" by Rick Riordan