Line:

Noun:

1. A long, narrow mark or band.
2. A row of people or things.
3. A route or direction.
4. A boundary or limit.
5. A connected series of people or things.

Prepositions:

• “In” (line in)
• “On” (line on)
• “At” (line at)
• “Along” (line along)
• “Between” (line between)

Collocations:

• Line up, line of sight, line of communication, line of defense, assembly line.

Example Sentences:

1. Draw a straight line from point A to point B.
2. There was a long line at the ticket counter.
3. The buses form a line outside the station.
4. She walked along the line of trees.
5. He stood in line waiting to buy a ticket.
6. The company produces cars on an assembly line.
7. The goal-line technology confirmed it was a goal.
8. Can you see the finish line from here?
9. The cashier scanned the items one by one at the checkout line.
10. The children lined up to go into the classroom.
11. They waited in line for hours to get into the concert.
12. The fishing line snapped as he pulled the fish out of the water.
13. The police set up a roadblock on the county line.
14. She drew a line through the mistake and corrected it.
15. The story was printed in bold type at the top of the front page.
16. The garden is planted with rows of vegetables.
17. The dancers formed a line and moved across the stage.
18. The artist used bold lines in the sketch.
19. The parade marched down the main street in a straight line.
20. She followed the dotted line on the map to find the shortest route.
21. The team defended their goal line fiercely.
22. The phone company installed a new line for faster internet.
23. Please stay behind the yellow line.
24. He outlined his argument in a clear and logical manner.
25. She walked the line between caution and recklessness.
26. The actors stood in a line waiting for their cue.
27. The clothes were hung neatly on the line to dry.
28. The company has a strict policy on ethical lines.
29. The president addressed the nation via a direct line broadcast.
30. The coach drew up a new play for the offensive line.
31. He recited the lines from Shakespeare’s play.
32. The surveyor marked the property line with wooden stakes.
33. The bookshelves were filled with a long line of books.
34. She walked along the shoreline collecting seashells.
35. The telephone lines were down after the storm.
36. The artist painted thin lines of color across the canvas.
37. She spoke to the manager about the company’s bottom line.
38. The conductor waved his baton to start the orchestra playing.
39. The actor forgot his lines during the performance.
40. The trail winds along the ridgeline of the mountain.
41. The lifeguard watched the swimmers from his post by the water’s edge.
42. The teacher drew a line down the middle of the chalkboard.
43. The designer created a new line of clothing for the fashion show.
44. They exchanged harsh words, crossing a line in their friendship.
45. The company’s product line includes a variety of electronics.
46. He waited in line at the bank to deposit his paycheck.
47. She looked out over the city skyline from her apartment window.
48. The lawyer argued the case along legal lines.
49. They planned the project along strict deadline lines.
50. The poem was written in rhyming lines.