Line - by-line-Meaning, Definition & English Examples
A line is a straight or curved continuous mark made on a surface, connecting two points. It can also refer to a row of people or things arranged in order.
Definition:
A long, narrow mark or band; a connected series of people or things.
Synonyms:
stripe, row, queue, sequence
Part of Speech:
noun, verb
Antonyms:
curve, break
Common Collocations:
straight line, finish line, line graph, line up, draw a line
Derivatives:
linear, lined, lining
Usage Tips:
Use "line" for straight marks or queues; as a verb, it means to cover the inside or arrange in rows.
Common Phrases:
in line with, read between the lines, toe the line
Etymology:
From Old English *līne*, from Latin *linea* (linen thread).
Examples:
- 1. Draw a straight line on the paper.
- 2. Please stand in line for tickets.
- 3. She lined the shelves with books.
- 4. The poem has five lines.