string — a thin cord or rope made of twisted fibers
Part of speech: NOUN
Definition: a thin cord or rope made of twisted fibers
Pronunciation (IPA): /strɪŋ/
Example Sentences
- My guitar string snapped right before the concert - talk about bad timing!
- She has her father wrapped around her little finger - she really knows how to pull his strings.
- The detective followed a string of clues that led to the criminal.
string
NOUN[/strɪŋ/]
a thin cord or rope made of twisted fibers
She tied the balloon to her wrist with a long red string.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old English 'streng', which evolved from Germanic roots meaning 'strong' or 'firm'. The term originally referred to the practice of twisting multiple fibers together to create a cord with greater strength and durability.
Breakdown
streng (strong, firm) → string. The morpheme reflects Proto-Germanic *strangaz, related to the concept of twisted or bound fibers, ultimately connected to the root meaning 'to pull tight' or 'to make taut'.
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🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My guitar string snapped right before the concert - talk about bad timing!”
“She has her father wrapped around her little finger - she really knows how to pull his strings.”
“The detective followed a string of clues that led to the criminal.”
“I bought this expensive phone with no strings attached - or so I thought until I saw the monthly bill!”
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