C1noun 2K

Strand

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

Meaning of Strand

a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.

In simple words: A long, thin piece of something, like hair or thread.

Strand in a sentence

• The ship got stuck on a sand strand near the coast.
• He found a single strand of hair on his jacket after the meeting.
• Several people were left stranded after the train service was canceled.
• The necklace was made from a beautiful strand of pearls.
• They discovered an ancient strand of DNA during the research.
• He began to strand his ideas when the project hit numerous problems.
• The marooned sailors were stranded on the island without any supplies.

How to use Strand

Commonly used to discuss materials like thread, hair, or DNA. Not appropriate for informal contexts or slang.

Grammar pattern

strand + object

Memory hint

Think of a 'strand' of spaghetti hanging from a fork.

Related words

Collocations with Strand

• long
• thick
• thin
• twirl
• twist
• weave
• strand of
• important
• main
• different
• bring together
• draw together
• pull together
• come together
• strand to
• strand in
• strand within
• strands of opinion
• strands of thought

Synonyms for Strand

• thread
• string
• fiber
• line

Opposites of Strand

• clump
• bundle

Common mistakes with Strand

• Confused with 'land' in pronunciation.
• Using 'strand' as a verb when it's only a noun here.

Frequently asked questions about Strand

What does Strand mean?

A long, thin piece of something, like hair or thread.

What is the definition of Strand?

a single thin piece of thread, wire, hair, etc.

How do you use Strand in a sentence?

The ship got stuck on a sand strand near the coast.

Can you give another example of Strand?

He found a single strand of hair on his jacket after the meeting.

What are synonyms for Strand?

Common alternatives include thread, string, fiber, line.

What is the opposite of Strand?

Opposite meanings include clump, bundle.

What words go with Strand?

It commonly pairs with long, thick, thin, twirl, twist, weave, strand of, important, main, different, bring together, draw together, pull together, come together, strand to, strand in, strand within, strands of opinion, strands of thought.

What are common mistakes when using Strand?

Confused with 'land' in pronunciation. Using 'strand' as a verb when it's only a noun here.

How do you pronounce Strand?

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

When should I use Strand?

Commonly used to discuss materials like thread, hair, or DNA. Not appropriate for informal contexts or slang.

What CEFR level is Strand?

"Strand" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.