noun
Lines
noun
1
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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