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String

🇬🇧 UK /["/strɪŋ/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/strɪŋ/"]/

Meaning of String

long, thin material used for tying things together, made of several threads that have been twisted together; a piece of string used to fasten or pull something or keep something in place

In simple words: A thin piece of material like thread or cord.

String in a sentence

• She tied the package with a string to keep it closed.
• In programming, a string is a sequence of characters.
• He played the guitar, plucking the strings gently.
• You can attach a string to the balloon to hold onto it.
• The poet carefully crafted every string of his verses.

How to use String

Use 'string' when referring to anything thin and flexible. It's commonly used in crafts, music, and tying things together. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a 'stringed' instrument like a guitar, which has strings.

Related words

Collocations with String

• taut
• tight
• loose
• bit
• length
• piece
• tie
• tie something up with
• undo
• vest
• in the string
• string of
• open
• guitar
• violin
• tune
• loosen
• tighten
• break
• vibrate
• instrument
• on a/​the string

Synonyms for String

• cord
• thread
• twine
• line
• filament

Opposites of String

• rope
• chain
• wire

Common mistakes with String

• Confused with 'strap' for thicker materials.
• Using 'strings' instead of 'string' when referring to one piece.
• Mispronouncing as 'st-ring' instead of 'string'.

Frequently asked questions about String

What does String mean?

A thin piece of material like thread or cord.

What is the definition of String?

long, thin material used for tying things together, made of several threads that have been twisted together; a piece of string used to fasten or pull something or keep something in place

How do you use String in a sentence?

She tied the package with a string to keep it closed.

Can you give another example of String?

In programming, a string is a sequence of characters.

What are synonyms for String?

Common alternatives include cord, thread, twine, line, filament.

What is the opposite of String?

Opposite meanings include rope, chain, wire.

What words go with String?

It commonly pairs with taut, tight, loose, bit, length, piece, tie, tie something up with, undo, vest, in the string, string of, open, guitar, violin, tune, loosen, tighten, break, vibrate, instrument, on a/​the string.

What are common mistakes when using String?

Confused with 'strap' for thicker materials. Using 'strings' instead of 'string' when referring to one piece. Mispronouncing as 'st-ring' instead of 'string'.

How do you pronounce String?

US: /["/strɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/strɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use String?

Use 'string' when referring to anything thin and flexible. It's commonly used in crafts, music, and tying things together. Avoid using it in very formal contexts.

What CEFR level is String?

"String" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.