row
0 antonyms and opposites of row, grouped by meaning.
Noun — A straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
How to use row
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
Etymology
The rowing sense is from Old English rōwan; the "line" and "argument" senses developed separately in Middle English.
Full origin of row →Frequently asked questions
What does “row” mean?
The word “row” means a straight line of people or things placed next to each other. In plain terms, a straight line of things, the act of paddling a boat with oars, or (in British English) a loud argument.
How do you pronounce “row”?
“Row” is pronounced row (/ɹaʊ/ in IPA).
How do you use “row” in a sentence?
Here is “row” used in a sentence: “We sat in the front row of the theater.”
What part of speech is “row”?
Depending on how it is used, “row” can be a noun and a verb.
Where does the word “row” come from?
The word “row” comes from Old English. The rowing sense is from Old English rōwan; the "line" and "argument" senses developed separately in Middle English.
Is “row” a common word?
“Row” is a fairly common word in modern English, usually learned at around the A1 level.
How many meanings does “row” have?
“Row” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: a straight line of people or things placed next to each other.
What is the difference between a row and a column?
A row runs horizontally — a line of things placed side by side across a page or space. A column runs vertically, stacked from top to bottom. In tables and spreadsheets the two work together: rows go across while columns go down, and each cell sits where a row and a column meet.
What is an example of a row?
Seats in a cinema are arranged in rows, as are plants in a garden bed, houses along a street, or figures lined up in a spreadsheet. Anything set out in a single straight line, with each item next to the last, forms a row.
Does 'row' always mean a straight line?
No. 'Row' is spelled the same as two other words. One means to propel a boat with oars, and like the line meaning it rhymes with 'go'. A third 'row', which rhymes with 'cow', means a noisy argument or quarrel. Context and pronunciation are what tell them apart.