string

🇺🇸 /strɪŋ/ 🇬🇧 /strɪŋ/
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Tags TOP3000Oxford3000CEFR-B2
noun
B1

A thin, flexible thread made from fibers twisted together, used for tying things.

He used a piece of string to tie the package securely.

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A sequence of connected items or events.

The festival had a string of exciting performances.

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A succession of similar things or people in close proximity.

The store had a string of customers waiting in line.

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A set of characters, letters, numbers, or symbols in computing.

Enter the search string into the input field.

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A musical instrument's vibrating part made of wire, nylon, or catgut, which produces sound when played.

The violinist tuned the strings before the concert.

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A group of string instruments in an orchestra, or the musicians who play them.

The conductor led the strings in a beautiful melody.

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The flexible material on a racket used for hitting balls in sports like tennis.

The tennis player replaced the worn-out strings on his racket.

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Conditions or obligations attached to an agreement or offer.

The loan came with certain strings that had to be met.

verb
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To attach or hang something with string.

Flags were strung along the street for the celebration.

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To arrange items on a string or connect them with string.

She strung the beads onto a necklace.

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To put strings on a musical instrument or racket.

The tennis racket was strung with high-quality strings.

adjective
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Relating to string instruments or their musicians.

The string section of the orchestra played a moving piece.

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Made of or resembling string.

The string bag was lightweight and easy to carry.

translation

n. A thin, flexible thread made from fibers twisted together, used for tying things.; A sequence of connected items or events.; A succession of similar things or people in close proximity.; A set of characters, letters, numbers, or symbols in computing.; A musical instrument's vibrating part made of wire, nylon, or catgut, which produces sound when played.; A group of string instruments in an orchestra, or the musicians who play them.; The flexible material on a racket used for hitting balls in sports like tennis.; Conditions or obligations attached to an agreement or offer.
v. To attach or hang something with string.; To arrange items on a string or connect them with string.; To put strings on a musical instrument or racket.
adj. Relating to string instruments or their musicians.; Made of or resembling string.

Word Forms

3rd Present strings
Past strung
Perfect strung
Progressive stringing
Plural strings