How to Use "String" with Example Sentences

string (n): a long, thin cord; a cord of a musical instrument

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Used with adjectives:

"The string is too tight."
(tight, loose)

"He got mad with the tangled string."
(tangled)

"She needs new violin strings."
(violin, guitar, cello)

Used with verbs:

"Tie the string around the box."
(tie, undo, untie)

"She wound the string around his finger."
(wound)

"He needs to tighten the guitar strings."
(tighten, loosen, change, replace, tune)

"I broke the A string on my guitar."
(broke)

Used with prepositions:

"There's a big knot in the string."
(in)

"The necklace was a beautiful string of pearls."
(of)