Cool MateCrease vs Line
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Crease
Top 2,000 (common)
Line
Top 1,000 (very common)A1noun
Most common: Line
| Crease | Line | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //kriːs//🇺🇸 //kriːs// | 🇬🇧 /["/laɪn/"]/🇺🇸 /["/laɪn/"]/ |
| Meaning | A line or fold in a surface, especially in fabric or paper. | A long mark or a row of things. |
| Example | She noticed a deep crease in the fabric of her dress. | Please stand in a line to buy your tickets. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | A1 |
| Part of speech | noun | |
| Collocations | sharp crease, deep crease, iron out a crease, crease in fabric, paper crease | long, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, long, short, thick, draw, mark, run, divide something, separate something, in a line, a line of latitude, a line of longitude, worry, deep, faint, have, run, appear, long, short, new, form, in a/the line, on a/the line, long, short, checkout, form, in line, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, rail, railway, train, take, on a/the line, the end of the line, long, short, new, form, in a/the line, on a/the line, learn, practise/practice, recite, direct, trunk, power, hold, be busy, be engaged, be dead, down the line, on the line, on line, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, broad, firm, hard, adopt, follow, pursue, in line with, out of line with, line on, a line of argument, a line of reasoning, a line of attack, battle, defensive, firing, behind enemy lines, in the front line, on the front line |
| Antonyms | smooth, uncrease | curve, scatter |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'crease' vs 'crease out' (to remove a crease)., Using 'creased' incorrectly as a verb rather than an adjective., Mixing up 'crease' with similar terms like 'fold' without recognizing the differences. | Confused with 'line' as a boundary vs 'line' as a row., Using 'line' as a verb without context., Mixing up 'line' with 'lyne' in spelling. |
| Usage notes | Use 'crease' to refer to physical folds, often in clothing or paper. Avoid using in formal contexts when describing minor errors or imperfections. | The word 'line' can refer to physical marks, waiting lines, or categories. In formal contexts, be specific (e.g., 'line of code'). Informal use often refers to lines in conversation or jokes. |
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Frequently asked questions: Crease vs Line
What's the difference between Crease and Line?
Crease: A line or fold in a surface, especially in fabric or paper. Line: A long mark or a row of things.
Which is more common: Crease and Line?
Line is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Crease: She noticed a deep crease in the fabric of her dress. Line: Please stand in a line to buy your tickets.
Can I use Crease and Line interchangeably?
Not always. Crease and Line are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.