ETYMOLOGY OF THE WORD LINE
Partly from Old French ligne, ultimately from Latin līnea, n use of līneus flaxen, from līnum flax; partly from Old English līn, ultimately also from Latin līnum flax.
WHAT DOES LINE MEAN IN ENGLISH?
Definition of line in the English dictionary
The first definition of line in the dictionary is a narrow continuous mark, as one made by a pencil, pen, or brush across a surface. Other definition of line is such a mark cut into or raised from a surface. Line is also a thin indented mark or wrinkle.
CONJUGATION OF THE VERB TO LINE
PRESENT
Present
I line
you line
he/she/it lines
we line
you line
they line
Present continuous
I am lining
you are lining
he/she/it is lining
we are lining
you are lining
they are lining
Present perfect
I have lined
you have lined
he/she/it has lined
we have lined
you have lined
they have lined
Present perfect continuous
I have been lining
you have been lining
he/she/it has been lining
we have been lining
you have been lining
they have been lining
Present tense is used to refer to circumstances that exist at the present time or over a period that includes the present time. The
present perfect refers to past events, although it can be considered to denote primarily the resulting present situation rather than the events themselves.
PAST
Past
I lined
you lined
he/she/it lined
we lined
you lined
they lined
Past continuous
I was lining
you were lining
he/she/it was lining
we were lining
you were lining
they were lining
Past perfect
I had lined
you had lined
he/she/it had lined
we had lined
you had lined
they had lined
Past perfect continuous
I had been lining
you had been lining
he/she/it had been lining
we had been lining
you had been lining
they had been lining
Past tense forms express circumstances existing at some time in the past,
FUTURE
Future
I will line
you will line
he/she/it will line
we will line
you will line
they will line
Future continuous
I will be lining
you will be lining
he/she/it will be lining
we will be lining
you will be lining
they will be lining
Future perfect
I will have lined
you will have lined
he/she/it will have lined
we will have lined
you will have lined
they will have lined
Future perfect continuous
I will have been lining
you will have been lining
he/she/it will have been lining
we will have been lining
you will have been lining
they will have been lining
The
future is used to express circumstances that will occur at a later time.
CONDITIONAL
Conditional
I would line
you would line
he/she/it would line
we would line
you would line
they would line
Conditional continuous
I would be lining
you would be lining
he/she/it would be lining
we would be lining
you would be lining
they would be lining
Conditional perfect
I would have line
you would have line
he/she/it would have line
we would have line
you would have line
they would have line
Conditional perfect continuous
I would have been lining
you would have been lining
he/she/it would have been lining
we would have been lining
you would have been lining
they would have been lining
Conditional or "future-in-the-past" tense refers to hypothetical or possible actions.
IMPERATIVE
Imperative
you line
we let´s line
you line
The
imperative is used to form commands or requests.
NONFINITE VERB FORMS
Present Participle
lining
Infinitive shows the action beyond temporal perspective. The
present participle or gerund shows the action during the session. The
past participle shows the action after completion.
TENDENCIES OF USE OF THE TERM «LINE»
The term «line» is very widely used and occupies the
599 position in our list of most widely used terms in the
English dictionary.
FREQUENCY
Very widely used
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10 QUOTES WITH «LINE»
Famous quotes and sentences with the word
line.
Robotics are beginning to cross that line from absolutely primitive motion to motion that resembles animal or human behavior.
To be a winner of that, and to fall in the long line of traditional great backs at USC, to have your name in perpetuity, the fact that your parents are like icons... that's the greatest thing.
Betty White is a riot. She is a good time! That is the bottom line: Betty White is a good time. She is really an incredible woman. She is so kind. She doesn't have one mean bone in her body, and she is the funniest woman in the room always. And you'll never hear one complaint from her.
Unlike their Western counterparts, Africans take elections very seriously - rising up early to queue patiently in line for hours under the hot sun and cast their ballots. Any misguided attempt to nullify or steal their votes will evoke a strong reaction from them.
It always takes the truth a little bit longer to cross the finish line.
The home phone is relatively cheap, incredibly reliable, and - if you buy the right phone - will work for years without replacement. Oh, and far as I can tell, a home phone won't give you brain cancer. In a perfect world, the hard line should have become a platform for building out an entire app ecosystem for the home. And yet... it didn't.
I find the female tragedy of insecurity to be hilarious. We get obsessed over issues like the tiny skin tags on our backs or that we're fat. You read one line in a magazine and it sends you into a tailspin.
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.
Think about scary movies: There's a fine line between horror and humor.
I am dancing all the time. Every gesture, the body line of every pose, the way I get from place to place, the movement in the acting - none of it would be the way it is if I weren't a dancer.
10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «LINE»
Discover the use of
line in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to
line and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
Designed for command-line users of all levels, the book takes readers from the first keystrokes to the process of writing powerful programs in the command line's native language.
William E. Shotts (Jr.), 2012
2
Line by
Line: How to Edit Your Own Writing
The complete guide to self-editing, illustrating the most common problems with hundreds of before-and-after examples
Claire Kehrwald Cook, 1985
3
Drawing the
Line: Science and the Case for Animal Rights
A scientific and legal exploration into animal rights today considers the cognitive abilities of animals along the evolutionary spectrum, identifies where the line for rights is currently drawn and which animals meet exemption criteria, and ...
4
I Walked the
Line: My Life with Johnny
A revealing personal memoir by the iconic musical artist's first wife covers a wide range of topics, from Cash's struggles with drug addiction and his tenacious family relationships to his divorce from the author and the inspirations for ...
5
Leadership on the
Line: Staying Alive Through the Dangers of ...
Whether parent or politician, CEO or community activist, this practical book shows how you can exercise leadership and survive and thrive to enjoy the fruits of your labor.
Ronald A. Heifetz, Marty Linsky, 2013
6
The End of the
Line: How Overfishing is Changing the World ...
Argues that if nothing is done to stop the squandering of fish stock, the ecological balance of life in the oceans will face collapse and millions of people could starve, and examines the causes and implications of the problem.
7
Broadband Power-
line Communication Systems: Theory & ...
This book covers topics that include classification of BPLC systems, models for analyses based on TL theory, estimation of channel capacity and performance and finally application of modulation, coding and media access control techniques ...
Justinian Anatory, Nelson Theethayi, 2010
8
A Fine
Line: How Design Strategies Are Shaping the Future of ...
A Fine Line shares the amazing story of Esslinger's transformation from industrial design wunderkind to a global innovation powerhouse, while detailing the very real challenges facing businesses in the new global economy.
9
Drawing the
Line: The Untold Story of the Animation Unions ...
However, the fantasy lands animators create bear little resemblance to the conditions under which these artists work.
Told with Lemmy's indomitable charisma and humour, this is the autobiography of a rock icon who over the past thirty years in the industry, has stayed true to his music, his fans and his pleasures.
Lemmy Kilmister, Janiss Garza, 2003
10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «LINE»
Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term
line is used in the context of the following news items.
High Line Hugger: Look Inside Thomas Juul-Hansen's 505 W. 19th …
Located on the fourth floor of the west tower, this full floor apartment is on the fourth floor. “On the High Line, it's about nurturing—almost ... «New York Observer, Jul 15»
Sterling in line for Man City debut - BBC
Raheem Sterling: Manchester City forward in line for debut. New Manchester City signing Raheem Sterling is expected to make his debut for ... «BBC Sport, Jul 15»
Vikings training camp preview: Offensive line - StarTribune.com
Teddy Bridgewater and Adrian Peterson will snag most of the headlines from the Vikings offense, but the offensive line will be the most ... «Minneapolis Star Tribune, Jul 15»
Luton Airport reveals plans for direct rail line to central London …
But the project is looking at the idea of connecting the airport directly to the Midlands rail line, which will mean the entire journey will take 20 ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
A Trip Down LA's Fine Line Between Fantasy and Reality | WIRED
Mirko Martin's images in LA Crash look like street photography. And some of them are. The rest are shots of movies sets in downtown Los ... «Wired, Jul 15»
Florida Georgia Line pulls out all the stops to send Faster Horses off …
Florida Georgia Line performs to close out Faster Horses on Sunday, July 19, 2015. The three day country music show takes place at Michigan ... «MLive.com, Jul 15»
Line forms quickly for remaining Seahawks tickets, with sale set for …
Seahawks fans yell at line-cutters as they wait for a wristband to be able. The line of Seahawks fans wrapped around CenturyLink Field. «The Seattle Times, Jul 15»
Stanford's offensive line is sitting pretty | FOX Sports
How good will Stanford's offensive line be in 2015? It's a question that will go a long way in determining how success the Cardinal offense can ... «FOXSports.com, Jul 15»
Isle of Wight: Campaigners call for action over Island Line's future
CAMPAIGNERS have urged the Isle of Wight Council and MP Andrew Turner to step up and fight for the future of the Island Line rail service. «Isle of Wight County Press, Jul 15»
Chelsea line-up £15m-rated Augsburg left back Baba Rahman to …
Chelsea's move for £15million-rated Augsburg left back Baba Rahman can now go ahead after the Barclays Premier League champions ... «Daily Mail, Jul 15»
