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Line Definition & Meaning

1. A long, narrow mark or stroke on a surface.

Example: She drew a straight line across the paper.

2. A group of words forming a unit in a poem or song.

Example: The first line of the song goes, "i'm walking on sunshine."

3. A boundary or division between two areas or things.

Example: The line between right and wrong is not always clear.

4. A series of connected points that form a continuous path.

Example: The subway line runs from downtown to the suburbs.

5. A row of people or objects arranged side by side.

Example: The line for the amusement park ride was very long.

Examples of the word line used in sentences.

  • Can you draw a straight line from point A to point B on the map?
  • The line at the grocery store was too long, so I decided to come back later.
  • I forgot my password, so I had to wait on the phone line for a customer service representative.
  • My teacher asked me to underline the main idea in the first line of the text.
  • My favorite color is blue, and I especially love the light blue line in this dress.
  • Can you please stand in line and wait for your turn to purchase tickets?
  • The new rollercoaster at the amusement park is the longest and fastest line I've ever been in!
  • There's a long line outside the popular food truck, so we might have to wait a bit.
  • I need to measure the distance between two points with a ruler and draw a line accordingly.
  • I always draw a straight line when I practice my handwriting.
  • The phone line is down, so I couldn't make the call.
  • I waited in line for an hour to buy tickets for the concert.
  • The new employee struggled to stay in line with company policy.
  • The plot line of the book kept me on the edge of my seat until the end.
  • The hem of my dress needs to be straightened to make sure it's in line.
  • I always tend to forget my next line during a theater performance.
  • The book I'm reading has a lot of interesting lines that I want to remember.
  • The train line goes straight to the city center.
  • The immigration line at the airport was incredibly long, and it took me hours to pass through it.
  • I can never seem to draw a straight line when I'm doing arts and crafts.
  • The art gallery featured a stunning collection of abstract paintings, each one composed of bold, colorful lines.
  • After waiting in line for hours, the impatient customer was finally able to order his favorite fast food meal.
  • In order to stay organized, she created a to-do list that included a line of tasks for each day of the week.
  • As a seasoned writer, she knew that the opening line of her novel could make or break the entire story.
  • The film director instructed the actors to stick to the script and not deviate from the lines written for them.
  • The line of argument put forward by the speaker was both compelling and well-supported.
  • The artist's masterful use of line and form gave her works an unparalleled sense of depth and movement.
  • The company's bottom line suffered significantly as a result of the recent economic downturn.
  • Despite the inclement weather, the queue of eager fans waiting to get their hands on the newest iPhone stretched out for blocks along the city street.
  • The author's witty one-liners and clever turns of phrase kept me glued to the page until the very end.
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