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lines

 

[ laɪnz ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

on the street

Lines refer to the long, narrow marks or bands that are drawn or printed on a surface. They can be straight or curved and are often used to separate or define areas.

Synonyms

streaks, stripes, strokes

Examples of usage

  • The artist used bold lines to outline the shape of the tree.
  • Please wait in line for your turn to board the bus.
  • She followed the line on the map to find her way to the museum.
Context #2 | Noun

at the store

In a retail context, lines are queues of people waiting to pay for their purchases or receive assistance. They can also refer to the different products or services offered by a company.

Synonyms

queue, range, row

Examples of usage

  • There was a long line at the checkout counter.
  • The store carries a wide line of organic beauty products.
Context #3 | Verb

activity

To line something means to cover the inside surface or edge of an object with a layer of material. It can also mean to stand or form a line.

Synonyms

array, cover, overlay

Examples of usage

  • She lined the shelves with colorful paper to brighten up the room.
  • The students lined up in the hallway for the fire drill.

Translations

Translations of the word "lines" in other languages:

🇵🇹 linhas

🇮🇳 रेखाएँ

🇩🇪 Linien

🇮🇩 garis

🇺🇦 лінії

🇵🇱 linie

🇯🇵 線

🇫🇷 lignes

🇪🇸 líneas

🇹🇷 çizgiler

🇰🇷 선

🇸🇦 خطوط

🇨🇿 čáry

🇸🇰 čiary

🇨🇳 线条

🇸🇮 vrstice

🇮🇸 línur

🇰🇿 сызықтар

🇬🇪 გადაწყვეტილებები

🇦🇿 xətlər

🇲🇽 líneas

Etymology

The word 'lines' originated from the Middle English word 'lyne', which came from the Old English word 'līne'. It has been used to refer to marks or boundaries since the 14th century. Over time, the term expanded to encompass various meanings related to queues, coverings, and divisions.

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

Word Frequency Rank

With position #477, this word is vital for basic English fluency. It appears very frequently in everyday language and should be among the first words you learn and actively use.