How to Use "Line" with Example Sentences

line (n): a long, thin mark; a row of people or things; a cable, wire, or pipe that carries power, gas, water, or communication

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Used with adjectives:

"She drew a long line on the chalk board."
(long, short, straight, curved, continuous)

"He learned about parallel lines in geometry class."
(parallel, diagonal, perpendicular, horizontal, vertical)

"Please sign on the dotted line."
(dotted, solid)

"We just crossed the state line."
(state, county)

"We are standing in a long line."
(long, short)

"We're at the end of the checkout line."
(checkout, lunch, ticket)

"The gas line was disconnected."
(gas, power, electricity, telephone, water)

Used with verbs:

"The boy draws very straight lines."
(draws)

"Please form a line here."
(form, make, start)

"The company connected the power lines."
(connected, disconnected)

Used with prepositions:

"Please walk in a straight line."
(in)

"Start each paragraph on a new line."
(on)

line (v): to place things neatly in a row

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Used with nouns:

"She lined the shelf with potted flowers."
(shelf, driveway, hallway)

"Eager fans lined the street to see the movie star."
(street, sidewalk, road)