la

feminine

/ˈlinea/

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Translation

line

Word origin

From Latin linea ('linen thread, string, line'), from linum ('flax, linen').

Origin: Latin
Root: linea
English cognates: line, linen

Grammar

Genderfeminine

Plurallineas

Examples

Draw a straight line from one end to the other.

The underground line runs right under this building.

Wait in the queue and they will attend to you in a moment.

The line cut out in the middle of the conversation.

The players crossed the finish line at almost the same time.

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This word is part of lesson 12.