in line
5 synonyms and 2 antonyms for in line, grouped by meaning and by how common each one is.
Phrase — In line with: matching or consistent with something such as a rule, expectation or forecast.
Synonyms
Rare, literary or technical
Precise, but they will stand out — check the sense before using one.
Synonyms by Meaning
1. phrase
In line with: matching or consistent with something such as a rule, expectation or forecast.
“The pay rise is in line with inflation.”
consistent with
in keeping with
in accordance with
Opposites
out of line with
at odds with
2. adverb chiefly North American
Standing in a queue, one behind another.
“We waited in line for nearly an hour.”
in a queue
queuing
How to use in line
The word patterns that sound natural to a native speaker.
in line with expectations
wait in line
keep someone in line
next in line
In line with is neutral and common in business and news writing.
Frequently asked questions
What is the difference between in line and on line for queuing?
Both mean waiting in a queue in American English, but in line is standard across the United States while on line is a regional New York usage. British English uses in a queue instead.
What does in line with mean?
It means consistent with or matching. Saying a decision is in line with policy means it follows the policy; saying figures are in line with forecasts means they came out as predicted.
What is the difference between in line and inline?
Inline written as one word is a technical adjective meaning contained within the flow of something, as in inline styles, an inline comment or an inline engine. The two-word form is the everyday phrase about queues, consistency and behaviour.
