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Common collocations with straightforward in American Collocation

straightforward adjective

US /ˌstreɪtˈfɔrwərd/

fairly

comparatively
fairly
pretty
quite
rather
reasonably
relatively

It is relatively straightforward to configure a PC as a dual-boot system.

very or completely

entirely
extremely
perfectly
very

Getting the engine sorted out hasn’t been entirely straightforward.

surprisingly

deceptively
remarkably
surprisingly

This cotton sling is a deceptively straightforward and comfortable way of carrying your child.

apparently

apparently
seemingly

These two seemingly straightforward tasks are getting ever more demanding and complex.

in a good way

refreshingly

His approach is refreshingly straightforward.

something someone says or asks

account
answer
description
explanation
question
request
statement

At the moment, I don’t have any straightforward answers to these questions.

process or job

job
operation
procedure
process
task

Graphic scales are simple to use and can make estimating distances a very straightforward task.

situation

affair
case
issue
matter

It looked like a straightforward case of murder.

way of dealing with something

approach
fashion
method
route
solution
technique

This approach is straightforward and logical.

information

advice
guide
information
instructions

By following some straightforward advice, and working together, we can ensure that this type of crime keeps falling.

appear
be
look
prove
seem
sound

The planning process may sound straightforward, but it’s actually rather complicated.

clear
concise
easy
factual
honest
logical
simple
transparent
unambiguous
uncomplicated

Installation and maintenance are designed to be as simple and straightforward as possible.