B1noun 2K

Row

🇬🇧 UK //rəʊ// 🇺🇸 US //roʊ//

Meaning of Row

A straight line of things or people placed next to each other.

In simple words: A line of things or people.

Row in a sentence

• The chairs were arranged in a row for the event.
• She picked a book from the row on the shelf.
• We saw a row of houses along the street.
• He stood in a row with his teammates for the photo.
• The flowers were planted in a neat row in the garden.
• They spent the afternoon painting a row of fences.
• Each row in the auditorium gives a better view of the stage.
• There was a row of cars parked outside the building.
• He had to wait in a row at the supermarket checkout.
• She noticed a row of empty seats at the back of the classroom.

How to use Row

Use 'row' when referring to a line of items, chairs, or seats. In more formal writing, specify what is in the row.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of a row of seats in a theatre, all lined up neatly.

Related words

Collocations with Row

• row of seats
• in a row
• row of houses
• a row of trees

Synonyms for Row

• line
• queue
• series
• array
• stripe

Opposites of Row

• column

Common mistakes with Row

• Confused with 'row' meaning 'to paddle a boat'.
• Omitting context when saying 'row' alone.
• Using 'row' instead of 'line' in all contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Row

What does Row mean?

A line of things or people.

What is the definition of Row?

A straight line of things or people placed next to each other.

How do you use Row in a sentence?

The chairs were arranged in a row for the event.

Can you give another example of Row?

She picked a book from the row on the shelf.

What are synonyms for Row?

Common alternatives include line, queue, series, array, stripe.

What is the opposite of Row?

Opposite meanings include column.

What words go with Row?

It commonly pairs with row of seats, in a row, row of houses, a row of trees.

What are common mistakes when using Row?

Confused with 'row' meaning 'to paddle a boat'. Omitting context when saying 'row' alone. Using 'row' instead of 'line' in all contexts.

How do you pronounce Row?

US: //roʊ//, UK: //rəʊ//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Row?

Use 'row' when referring to a line of items, chairs, or seats. In more formal writing, specify what is in the row.

What CEFR level is Row?

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