What is another word for a line?

Pronunciation: [ɐ lˈa͡ɪn] (IPA)

There are a variety of synonyms for the phrase "a line" that can be applied in different contexts. For example, when referring to a straight, continuous mark or stroke, "line" can be replaced with "stroke," "marking," or "stripe." In the field of fashion, "line" can be substituted with "collection," "range," or "series" to describe a group of clothing items designed by a particular brand. In geometry, "line" can be replaced with "ray" or "vector" to describe a straight path extending in a particular direction. In poetry, "line" can be replaced with "verse" or "stanza" to describe a single unit of poetry.

What are the hypernyms for A line?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with A line

  • That's what I hate about a lot of comedies, when you're hitting a line or making it funny.
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  • So here, at Arsenal, we are often surprised when we are shown some of the newspapers, and at the bottom of an article there is a line saying if you know of anyone who had an affair with a player, call this number. It is very strange to us.
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  • Sometimes, as a comedian, a line will come to you, that is so beautiful, so perfect, that you think: I did not create this line. This line belongs to all of us. Surely this is a line of God.
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  • There's a line in the picture where he snarls, 'Nobody tells me what to do.' That's exactly how I've felt all my life.
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  • Judy Miller is the most innocent person in this case. I really thought that was outrageous that she was jailed and we needed as journalists to draw a line in the sand in a strong but thoughtful way.
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