How to pronounce line

Say it like this: /laɪn/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.

American/laɪn/
Australian[lɑe̯n]

What does line mean?

nounA path through two or more points (compare ‘segment’); a continuous mark, including as made by a pen; any path, curved or straight.

“The arrow descended in a curved line.”

An infinitely extending one-dimensional figure that has no curvature; one that has length but not breadth or thickness.

A line segment; a continuous finite segment of such a figure.

intjExpresses that the speaker has forgotten their dialogue and needs to be prompted with it.

verbTo place (objects) into a line (usually used with "up"); to form into a line; to align.

“They lined up the books against the wall.”

To place persons or things along the side of for security or defense; to strengthen by adding; to fortify.

“to line works with soldiers”

To form a line along.

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