English Explanatory Dictionary

in line

English dictionary entry

Meanings

adj
  1. Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
  2. Positioned in a straight line.
  3. assuming a position in the future.
adv
  1. one behind another; in a queue

Pronunciation

/ɪnˈlaɪ̯n/ /ɪnˈlɑ̟ɪ̯n/ /ɪnˈlɒ̈ɪ̯n/ en-au-in line.ogg /ɘnˈlɑ̟e̝n/ /ɘnˈlɒ̈e̝n/ /ɪnˈlaːn/

Word forms

in line more in line most in line

Synonyms

consistent fitting in step commensurate compatible compliant conformable conformant congruent congruous in line proportionate uniform allowable appropriate apropos apposite apt comely correct decorous expedient felicitous fit fit for purpose gainand idoneous likely meet opportune proper right seemly sensible sortable suitable tidy up to standard on line
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