Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

on line

Word Rarity Common

Frequency: Zipf frequency 5.47 in modern English

Syllables: on -line
IPA

6

Scrabble Score

6

Letters

2

Syllables

5

Unique Chars

Meaning

prep_phrase

In a queue; waiting one's turn for something.

American usage

Example Sentences

"I'm waiting on line at the bakery."
"Get on line while I shop."

Usage

American usage

Synonyms

in line

Questions

What does on line mean?: In a queue; waiting one's turn for something.

How to pronounce on line

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