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string

string

219 2.7
A sequence of numbers or letters in order
  • noun
  • /strɪŋ/
translation icon : cadena
  • After hours of discussion, we finally came up with a string of ideas for the project that pleased everyone involved.
  • string of words
  • string of digits
  • letter string

And if one of them goes, the whole string goes.

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Examples

  • Authorities are asking for your help in identifying this man believed to be responsible for today's bizarre string of crimes.

  • I looked down and saw the long string of stars that made up the constellation Scorpio.

    Fiction book (1994)
  • So I suddenly see a string of lunch boxes filled with food.

  • Still, during this same period, she was honored by a long string of awards.

    Academic text (2008)
  • These are not people who have had a string of narcissistic relationships.

  • The magician performed a series of tricks, culminating in a dramatic string of illusions that amazed the audience.

  • The artist displayed a string of paintings that each showcased a different aspect of the city.

Synonyms

sequence
vsstring
428 3.2

A set of things or events that come one after another in a specific order

is the same idea expressed with different wording
train
vsstring
110 1.3

A line of people, animals, or vehicles moving together

is the abstract idea of items in a set order, not a physical procession
concatenation
vsstring
1 9.9

A series of things like events or ideas joined in a chain

is about arranging items in order rather than emphasizing their joining
ordered series
vsstring
  • Specialized
4.8

A list of things put one after another to compare or measure

is a general arranged list not limited to reference use

Antonyms

438 3.1

A situation with no order where people are confused and cannot act normally

31 3.7

A state in which things or places are not arranged

Idioms

An extra skill someone can use later

Say this when you cannot give a clear answer because it depends on things you do not know

Compounds

string theory
  • Specialized
63 8.8

An idea that tiny vibrating strings make different particles and forces

G-string
  • NSFW
11 7.0

A very narrow strip of cloth worn between the legs as underwear

A group of two violins, a viola, and a cello or music written for that group

purse string
  • Informal
7 5.5

Control of money and the power to decide how to spend it

7 2.7

A long green bean with a tough string along its pod you remove before eating

5 6.0

A main player who regularly starts games and is not a substitute

4 2.1

A type of cheese made into long sticks you can pull into strips

cosmic string
  • Specialized
2 9.9

An idea in physics about a very thin, long object in space that has a lot of energy

apron string
  • Informal
2 6.8

Being too dependent on your parents, especially your mother, so you are not independent

A group of players who replace the usual starters during a game

A group of musicians in an orchestra who play instruments like violins and cellos

A player who does not usually play but replaces others when needed

1 3.7

A very large low instrument with a deep sound used in orchestras and jazz bands

string bean
  • Slang
1 6.4

A very tall thin person that people call as a joke

A row of beads threaded together and worn as jewelry

purse string
  • Specialized
1 6.1

A stitch that goes around an opening and pulls the edges together to close it

A group of five musicians who play string instruments

A group of musicians playing only string instruments like violins and cellos

1 6.5

A very narrow necktie made of string or ribbon and tied in a bow

bosonic string theory
  • Specialized
9.9

An early form of string theory that describes only bosons, a type of particle, and needs 26 dimensions

A cord or tie on an apron that fastens it around the waist

linguistic string
  • Specialized
6.6

A group of words in speech or writing treated as one unit

9.6

An operation that sews the lower part of the womb closed during pregnancy to prevent early birth

A cord used to pull a purse or bag closed

A player who does not start games and replaces starters when needed

A player who is third in line to replace other players and rarely plays

8.1

A very tall thin body shape that looks like a long bean

string line
  • Jargon
8.9

An invisible or marked line on a pool table behind which cue balls are placed at game start

4.9

A group of four players, two violins, a viola, and a cello, or a piece written for them

A group of words written or spoken in a particular order that may not be a full sentence

word string
  • Specialized
4.8

A group of words treated as one piece

How Many

chain
256 2.0
series
1.8
string
219 2.7
trio
65 2.7
pair
889 1.0

Surface Forms

string singular
strings plural

Etymology

A helpful image for string meaning 'a sequence' is beads on a cord: the old word streng meant 'cord', so a string of numbers or letters is things linked in order like beads on a thread.