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in line within accordance with; consistent with; following the same direction or principle as something

Part of speech: PREPOSITION

Definition: in accordance with; consistent with; following the same direction or principle as something

Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn laɪn wɪð/

Example Sentences

  • My shopping habits are definitely NOT in line with my savings goals.
  • The company's new strategy is in line with market demands.
  • His dance moves were perfectly in line with the beat, unlike his cooking skills with recipes.

in line with

PREPOSITION

[/ɪn laɪn wɪð/]

in accordance with; consistent with; following the same direction or principle as something

in line with — in accordance with; consistent with; following the same direction or principle as something (concept illustration)
💡 Concept
Her design must align, staying in line with city guidelines!
🎵 Rhyme

Her design must align, staying in line with city guidelines!

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🎤Pronunciation

🇺🇸 US/ɪn laɪn wɪð/
🇬🇧 UK/ɪn laɪn wɪð/

🌳Etymology

🎵Rhyme

aligndesigndefine
align
design
define

🔗Collocations

in line with expectations
in line with policy
in line with regulations
in line with trends
in line with standards
in line with budget

📝Examples

😄 Fun example

My shopping habits are definitely NOT in line with my savings goals.

The company's new strategy is in line with market demands.

😄 Fun example

His dance moves were perfectly in line with the beat, unlike his cooking skills with recipes.

All employees must act in line with the code of conduct.

📚Related Words

Synonyms

in accordance withconsistent within keeping withaligned withconforming to

Antonyms

contrary toagainstinconsistent with

Related

aligncomplianceaccordanceconsistencyconformity

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