noun
Very common
Lines
Lines (noun) means plural of "line" — marks, rows, sequences of words, or planned routes, among other senses. Example: “She drew straight lines across the page with a ruler.”
noun
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Plural of "line" — marks, rows, sequences of words, or planned routes, among other senses.
"She drew straight lines across the page with a ruler."
"He forgot his lines halfway through the play."
verb
1
Third-person singular of "line" — to cover the inside surface of something, or to arrange in a row.
"The tailor lines every jacket with silk."
name
1
A surname.
"Mr. Lines taught mathematics at the local school."
How to use Lines
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishUsually just the everyday plural or verb form of "line"; occasionally a surname.
Common pairings
draw lines
read between the lines
forget your lines
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What does “Lines” mean?
The word “Lines” means plural of "line" — marks, rows, sequences of words, or planned routes, among other senses. In plain terms, usually just the everyday plural or verb form of "line"; occasionally a surname.
How do you use “Lines” in a sentence?
Here is “Lines” used in a sentence: “She drew straight lines across the page with a ruler.”
What part of speech is “Lines”?
Depending on how it is used, “Lines” can be a noun, a verb and a name.
Is “Lines” a common word?
“Lines” is a very common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “Lines” have?
“Lines” has 3 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: plural of "line" — marks, rows, sequences of words, or planned routes, among other senses.
What are the different meanings of 'lines'?
As the plural of 'line', it spans many senses: marks drawn on a surface, rows of written text, an actor's spoken words in a script, wrinkles on the skin, the routes of a transport network, or telephone connections. The intended meaning usually comes from the surrounding context.
What is the difference between lines and rows?
Lines are marks or sequences that can run in any direction and need not be straight, such as lines of poetry or contour lines on a map. Rows are specifically things arranged side by side in a straight, orderly sequence, like a row of seats. Every row forms a line, but not every line is a row.
What does it mean to 'learn your lines'?
In acting, your 'lines' are the words your character speaks, written out in the script. To learn your lines means to memorise that dialogue so you can perform it without reading. The phrase is now used more widely for rehearsing anything you need to deliver from memory.
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