line
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6.3
- noun
- /laɪn/
- A more extensive reading along these lines was proposed by Matthias Winner in 2001.
- a line of reasoning
- a line of argument
- a line of thought
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Watch on YouTubeThere were some things along those lines, as a matter of fact.
- There were some things along those lines, as a matter of fact.
- And along the same lines, it looks like these are chairs.
- So could I get your top line thoughts on things like cryptocurrency?
- So it doesn't seem to me that that line of attack is going to work.
- Like where is where is the line that feels compelling to you?
- Is is usually a kind of a line that some theists take.
- Well, I feel like my line on that is always nobody's that cool.
Examples
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Bottom line, they gotta believe it.
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Well, then we're thinking along the same lines.
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There were some things along those lines, as a matter of fact.
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Their attitude is more along the lines of 'catch me if you can.'
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And I think some emotion along that line does make sense.
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Is the mission of your institution in line with your values and beliefs?
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Overall, this middle approach draws a very fine line between facts and opinions.
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What happened that somewhere along the line, the game will get a rude awakening, and it'll level out.
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In his presentation, he argued that cities along the lines of green architecture could reduce energy consumption.
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The lawyer presented a compelling line of reasoning to support her client's innocence.
Synonyms
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2.5
A set of reasons people give to show something is true
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4.3
A particular way of thinking about something that a person or group follows
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4.2
A set of connected reasons that lead to a conclusion
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4.3
A set of clear reasons that show why an idea is true or false
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4.1
The main idea that connects the points someone makes
Antonyms
Idioms
- Formal
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4.2
While doing your job, especially in police, military, or other official work
- Informal
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8.4
To take money for yourself in a dishonest way using a job or position
Compounds
- US
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3.4
A marked line on a football field showing how many yards the ball is from the nearest goal line
- Specialized
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3.5
A single entry in a budget or bill that shows how much money it is and what it is for
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4.2
A line of workers outside a workplace during a strike who stand to protest and stop others entering
- Jargon
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6.2
An invisible line on a football field where teams stand before each play
- Specialized
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3.0
A series of machines and workers in a factory that make a product step by step
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3.7
A line that shows the edge of a piece of land and separates it from a neighbor's
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3.2
A line of people at a government office waiting to get job help or benefit money
- Specialized
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3.5
A straight line on a graph showing the general direction of data points
- Specialized
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3.4
A low rhythm or melody played by bass instruments that gives music its beat and depth
- Specialized
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2.5
A pipe that carries dirty water and waste from buildings to a place that cleans it
How Logical
Surface Forms
Etymology
Line as in a 'line of reasoning' is like a thread of thought that links ideas together, so a line of argument is a connected path of ideas you follow to make a point. That's why a good line of reasoning helps others see your logic.