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lined

 

[ laɪnd ]

Adjective / Verb
Context #1 | Adjective

paper

Marked or covered with lines

Synonyms

marked, ruled, striped

Examples of usage

  • The notebook had lined pages for writing.
  • She preferred lined paper for taking notes.
Context #2 | Verb

up

To stand or be positioned in a row

Synonyms

form a line, queue, stand in line

Examples of usage

  • The students lined up for the school bus.
  • The soldiers lined up for inspection.

Translations

Translations of the word "lined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 alinhado

🇮🇳 पंक्तिबद्ध

🇩🇪 ausgerichtet

🇮🇩 bergaris

🇺🇦 вирівняний

🇵🇱 wyrównany

🇯🇵 整列した (seirei shita)

🇫🇷 aligné

🇪🇸 alineado

🇹🇷 hizalanmış

🇰🇷 정렬된 (jeonglyeoldoen)

🇸🇦 مصطف

🇨🇿 zarovnaný

🇸🇰 zarovnaný

🇨🇳 排成一行的 (pái chéng yī háng de)

🇸🇮 poravnan

🇮🇸 í línu

🇰🇿 қатарланған

🇬🇪 გასწორებული

🇦🇿 sıralanmış

🇲🇽 alineado

Etymology

The word 'lined' originated from the Old English word 'linu', which meant 'cord, rope, or flaxen thread'. Over time, it evolved to refer to markings or rows. The adjective form emerged in the 16th century, describing something marked with lines. The verb form appeared in the 17th century, indicating the act of positioning in a row or queue.

See also: delineate, line, lineage, lineal, linear, lineated, linen, lines, lineup, lining, online, outline, rectilinear, underline, underlining.

Word Frequency Rank

At #5,222 in frequency, this word belongs to advanced vocabulary. It's less common than core vocabulary but important for sophisticated expression.