A line is a long thin mark on something. You can draw a line on paper or see lines on a screen. It is simple and easy to understand.
Draw a line on the paper.
The line is black and thin.
A line can mean people standing one after another. For example, when waiting, people make a line. It means a row of things or people.
We stood in line at the store.
The line was very long today.
A line can be a thin rope or cord. People use lines for tying, pulling, or fishing. This meaning is about a physical string or wire.
Tie the package with a strong line.
He pulled the boat with a line.
A line can be a phone line that helps people talk over the telephone. It is the connection that carries sound signals.
The phone line is busy now.
We need to fix the line soon.
A line can be a limit or border between places or things. It shows where one thing ends and another begins.
The line divides the two countries.
Stay behind the line, please.
Line means a path or way that something follows. It can be a route for travel or movement like a train or plane.
The plane flew along the flight line.
The train follows the line on the map.
As a verb, line means to put things or people in a straight row. People line up to wait or things can be placed in order.
Please line up for the bus.
She lined the books on the shelf.
To line something means to cover its inside with a thin layer for protection or decoration. For example, a jacket can be lined inside to keep warm.
The coat was lined with soft wool.
This box is lined with foam.
