1. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a formation of people or things one beside another.
Synonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
2. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a mark that is long relative to its width.
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
3. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a formation of people or things one behind another.
Synonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
4. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a single frequency (or very narrow band) of radiation in a spectrum.
Antonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
5. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a length (straight or curved) without breadth or thickness; the trace of a moving point.
Synonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
6. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a course of reasoning aimed at demonstrating a truth or falsehood; the methodical process of logical reasoning.
Antonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
7. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a fortified position (especially one marking the most forward position of troops).
Antonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
8. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] text consisting of a row of words written across a page or computer screen.
Synonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))
9. line
noun. ['ˈlaɪn'] a conductor for transmitting electrical or optical signals or electric power.
Antonyms
Etymology
- line (English)
- ligner (Middle French (ca. 1400-1600))
- lin (Old English (ca. 450-1100))
- line (Middle English (1100-1500))