What is another word for line?

Common synonyms for line include demarcation, subscriberline, telephonecircuit, descent, lineage.

What is the opposite of line?

Antonyms of line include curve, circle, mass, area, surface.

Synonyms for

Line

Verb / laɪn / Another word for line — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Line can mean a long, narrow mark or band. It can also mean a row of people or things arranged side by side.

Synonyms & similar words

demarcation subscriberline telephonecircuit descent lineage pedigree business pipeline stemma lineofdescent bankline job lineofmerchandise productionline assemblyline bloodline note transmissionline strain parentage crease origin shortletter describe communicationchannel row queue file string series chain formation train conga procession alignment sequence rank lineup arrangement order

Synonyms by register

Formal

queue row succession sequence

Informal

queue chain string

Literary

thread stream

Antonyms

curve circle mass area surface volume

Common collocations

straight line
draw a line
line of sight
line of duty
line of business
family line
get the line
cross the line

Word family

noun line

verb line

adjective linear

adverb linearly

Usage note

The word 'line' has many meanings. Be mindful of context, especially when differentiating between a physical mark, a queue of people, or a metaphorical connection.