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Definitions

in line

[in-lahyn, in-lahyn] / ˌɪnˈlaɪn, ˈɪnˌlaɪn /

ADJECTIVE

level

Synonyms

STRONGEST

matched

STRONG

aligned calm common constant equivalent even exact flat flush horizontal leveled like matching parallel plain plane planed polished regular rolled same stable steady straight trim trimmed uniform

WEAK

akin alike commensurate comparable consistent continuous equable identical lined up of same height on a line on a par on one plane planate precise proportionate unbroken unfluctuating uninterrupted

Antonyms

STRONG

dissimilar divergent imbalanced inconsistent irregular rough uneven unstable unsteady variable wavering wobbly

WEAK

ragged

ADJECTIVE

orthodox

Synonyms

WEAK

according to the book acknowledged admitted approved authoritative buttoned-down by the numbers canonical conformist conservative conventional correct customary devout die-hard doctrinal established legitimate official old-line pious proper punctilious reactionary received recognized religious right rightful sanctioned sound square standard straight straight arrow traditionalistic true well-established

Antonyms

WEAK

heterodox unconventional unorthodox untraditional

ADJECTIVE

pending

Synonyms

STRONGEST

imminent impending undecided

WEAK

awaiting continuing dependent forthcoming hanging in the balance in the offing in the works indeterminate ominous on board on line pendent undetermined unsettled up in the air

Antonyms

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distant later

WEAK

improbable unlikely

ADJECTIVE

proper

Synonyms

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correct moral polite precise respectable

WEAK

becoming befitting by the book by the numbers comely comme il faut conforming de rigueur decorous demure genteel kosher nice priggish prim prissy prudish punctilious puritanical refined right seemly solid square stone straight strait-laced stuffy

Antonyms

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bad corrupt dishonest imprecise inaccurate inexact

WEAK

crass crude general improper incorrect misbehaving objectionable substandard unacceptable unconventional unsuitable

ADJECTIVE

ready

Synonyms

STRONGEST

accessible apt handy qualified ripe

STRONG

adjusted anticipating arranged completed covered equipped fit near organized primed set waiting wired

WEAK

all set all systems go at beck and call at fingertips at hand at the ready champing at bit close to hand convenient equal to expectant fixed for in order in place in position in readiness in the saddle on call on hand on tap on the brink open to

Antonyms

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incapable unskilled

WEAK

unavailable uneducated unprepared unready untrained

ADJECTIVE

straight

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consecutive nonstop short smooth solid straightforward successive true

STRONG

beeline direct even horizontal invariable level perpendicular plumb right running square upright vertical

WEAK

collinear continuous erect in a line in a row inflexible like an arrow lineal linear near precipitous rectilineal rectilinear sheer through unbent unbroken uncurled undeviating undistorted uninterrupted unrelieved unswerving

Antonyms

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broken incontinuous intermittent

STRONG

level uneven varying

WEAK

curved twisted

ADJECTIVE

succeeding/successive

Synonyms

WEAK

alternating consecutive ensuing following after in a row next next in line for next in order next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequent subsequential succedent successional

Antonyms

WEAK

antecedent antedating preceding previous

ADJECTIVE

successive

Synonyms

STRONGEST

consecutive ensuing subsequent succeeding

WEAK

alternating following after next next off next up rotating sequent sequential serial seriate subsequential succedent successional

ADVERB

abreast

Synonyms

WEAK

beside equal in alignment level opposite shoulder to shoulder side by side

Antonyms

WEAK

lost out of touch unaware

Example Sentences

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But make no mistake, sales growth in line with the industry is top of the list for Honeywell Aerospace as it approaches independence.

From Barron's • Jun. 2, 2026

The increases were broadly in line with rising prices, as measured by inflation, though housing costs are excluded.

From BBC • Jun. 2, 2026

Rizzo, now a 48-year-old construction manager who lives outside Houston, spent countless hours on FIFA’s sales website, waiting in line, only to run into technical issues or jaw-dropping sticker shock.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jun. 2, 2026

Same-store sales rose 2%, in line with Wall Street’s estimates.

From MarketWatch • Jun. 2, 2026

Leftovers to eat were surely better than nothing, but for a whole family to wait in line for scraps, like stray cats mewing at the kitchen door?

From "The Hidden Gallery" by Maryrose Wood

in line

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