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Word

lined

US/ˈɫaɪnd/

UK/lˈaɪnd/

Definitions

01having an inner layer

B1

adj. having a layer of material on the inside to make something warmer or stronger.

adj. provided with an internal layer or covering, often for insulation, comfort, or structural reinforcement.

“He bought a thick, fur-lined jacket to stay warm during the winter.”

“The heavy silk curtains were lined with a blackout material to ensure the bedroom remained dark during the bright summer mornings.”

Antonyms

unlined

02paper with lines

B1

adj. paper that has straight lines printed on it to help you write neatly.

adj. marked with parallel lines, typically for the purpose of guiding handwriting.

“Please write your essay on lined paper rather than a blank sheet.”

“The student preferred using wide-ruled lined paper, as it accommodated his large, expressive handwriting better than standard notebooks.”

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Antonyms

03wrinkled skin

B2

adj. having many small lines or wrinkles, usually because of age.

adj. marked with wrinkles or furrows, typically as a result of aging, weather exposure, or persistent worry.

“The old man had a kind, lined face that showed he had smiled a lot.”

“Her deeply lined forehead suggested a lifetime of difficult decisions and heavy responsibility within the family business.”

Literary

Synonyms

wrinkledfurrowedcreased

Antonyms

04formed a row

B1

v. stood in a row along the edge of something.

v. the past tense of 'line', indicating the formation of a row or border along a path or edge.

“Thousands of people lined the streets to watch the parade go by.”

“Spectators lined the marathon route for miles, cheering enthusiastically as the lead runners approached the final stretch of the race.”

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