noun
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strings
strihngz
Strings (noun) means the stringed instruments of an orchestra, considered as a group. Example: “The strings opened the piece quietly before the woodwind joined in.”
noun
1
The stringed instruments of an orchestra, considered as a group.
"The strings opened the piece quietly before the woodwind joined in."
"She sits at the front with the strings in our local orchestra."
"The strings carried the melody while the brass provided accents."
2
Conditions or restrictions attached to an offer, especially unwanted ones.
"He offered to help, no strings attached, and meant every word."
"Read the contract carefully, because free offers often come with hidden strings."
"It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached."
"The loan came with strings attached that she hadn't noticed."
How to use strings
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishEither the stringed section of an orchestra, or hidden conditions attached to a deal.
Common pairings
strings attached
no strings attached
pull strings
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What does “strings” mean?
The word “strings” means the stringed instruments of an orchestra, considered as a group. In plain terms, either the stringed section of an orchestra, or hidden conditions attached to a deal.
How do you pronounce “strings”?
“Strings” is pronounced strihngz (/stɹɪŋz/ in IPA).
How do you use “strings” in a sentence?
Here is “strings” used in a sentence: “The strings carried the melody while the brass provided accents.”
What part of speech is “strings”?
“Strings” is a noun.
Is “strings” a common word?
“Strings” is a fairly common word in modern English.
How many meanings does “strings” have?
“Strings” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: the stringed instruments of an orchestra, considered as a group.
Which instruments make up the strings in an orchestra?
The strings are the orchestra's stringed instruments considered as a group: violins, violas, cellos, and double basses. The harp, though also a stringed instrument, is often treated separately from the main string section.
Does strings take a singular or plural verb?
Plural. In both main senses — the orchestra section and attached conditions — strings behaves as a plural noun: "The strings are playing softly"; "There are strings attached to the deal."
