CEFR A2

string

noun

Meaning

A strong, thin piece of cotton, nylon, or other material, used for tying things, or for the strings of musical instruments or sports equipment.

Examples

He tied the package with a piece of string.
The guitar has six strings.

Synonyms: cord, thread, twine, rope

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string (A2)

noun

Pronunciation: /strɪŋ/

Definition

A strong, thin piece of cotton, nylon, or other material, used for tying things, or for the strings of musical instruments or sports equipment.

Examples

He tied the package with a piece of string.
The guitar has six strings.
She broke a string on her tennis racket.

How to Use string

string of (prepositional phrase): A series of similar things or events. — "She told a string of jokes."
pull the strings (idiom): To secretly control events or people. — "He was the one pulling the strings in the company."
play on the strings (collocation): To make music by touching the strings of an instrument. — "She loves to play on the strings of her guitar."

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