B2verburbanhome
US/laɪn/
UK/laɪn/
to form a row along the side of something, or to cover the inside of something with material
More often (noun): a long thin mark, or a row of people or things
In context
Crowds lined the streets to watch the parade on National Day.
Old trees line both sides of the road to the village.
Line the basket with banana leaves before you put the rice in.
Words that go with line
verb + noun
- line the streetsFans lined the streets to welcome the team home.
- line the routeThousands of people lined the route of the marathon.
- line a boxLine a box with newspaper to keep the kittens warm.
verb + adverb
- line upPeople lined up for hours to buy the new phone.
verb + preposition
- lined withThe street is lined with coffee shops.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
Please line in a queue.Correct: Please line up.