String Meaning and Definition

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String

String

Pronunciation

/strɪŋ/

Part of Speech

Noun

Definition

A length of yarn, twine, or other material used for binding or sewing, typically produced by spinning or extruding a synthetic or natural fiber.

Examples

  • I need to tie a string around the package to secure it.
  • The gardener used a length of string to tie up the vines.

Synonyms

  • Twine
  • Fiber
  • Yarn

Antonyms

  • Thread
  • Brace

Etymology

The word “string” originates from the Old English word “string”, which is derived from the Proto-Germanic word “*strangan”, meaning “to twist or turn”.

Usage Notes

When referring to a string of words or phrases, use the phrase “string together” to convey the idea of linking or connecting multiple items.

Cultural References

In popular culture, strings are often used as a plot device in movies and TV shows to represent connections between characters or plot threads.

Idiomatic Expressions or Phrases

  • To string along: to deceive or manipulate someone by giving them false hope
  • To string someone along: to lead someone on, often in a romantic or social sense

Related Words or Phrases

  • Fiber
  • Yarn
  • Twine
  • Thread

Collocations

  • Raw string
  • Coil of string
  • Ball of string

Frequency of Use

The word “string” is commonly used in everyday language, with an average frequency of use in the top 3,000 words in the English language.

Common Misspellings

  • Strin
  • STring
  • Stirng

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