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
💡 Concept
She tied the balloon to her wrist with a long red string.
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🎤Pronunciation
🇺🇸 US/strɪŋ/
🇬🇧 UK/strɪŋ/
🌳Etymology
Rootstring
🎵Rhyme
ringsingbringthingspring
ring
sing
bring
thing
spring
🔗Collocations
pull strings
string quartet
heartstrings
string along
no strings attached
string of pearls
📝Examples
😄 Fun example
“My guitar string snapped right before the concert - talk about bad timing!”
😄 Fun example
“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.”
😄 Fun example
“I bought this expensive phone with no strings attached - or so I thought until I saw the monthly bill!”
📚Related Words
Synonyms
cordropethreadlinestrand
Antonyms
breakseparation
Related
guitarviolinnecklacesequenceseries
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