Also means
straight
Usage Note
gerade as an adverb means 'just (now)' for ongoing or recent action, and as an adjective means 'straight' or 'even' (number). In speech it often shrinks to grad. Tone can flip it to ironic 'of all things'.
Examples
"Ich esse gerade zu Mittag."
Natural Translation
I'm just having lunch.
Literal Translation
I eat just at midday.
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