string
Translation
string, cord, thread, series
Examples
He tied the package with a piece of string.
He tied the package with a piece of string.
She wore a string of pearls around her neck.
She wore a string of pearls around her neck.
The guitar string broke during the concert.
The guitar string broke during the concert.
Grammar Patterns
((a piece of string)) a common collocation for a single cord He tied the package with a piece of string.
((a string of + plural noun)) a series of things connected together She wore a string of pearls.
Similar Words
Synonyms: cord, thread, line, rope
Etymology
From Old English 'streng', related to 'strong'. A string is a strong, thin cord.
Memory Tips
Picture a 'string' of beads, connecting one to the next, like a series of events.