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strings

noun

Form of string , plural of string.

Simple meaning

The section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments.

Pronunciation

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stringz
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IPA pronunciation (US)

ˈstɹɪŋz

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Definition

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noun

  1. music

    The section of an orchestra that plays stringed instruments

  2. music

    Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra.

  3. figuratively

    Conditions, especially undesirable ones.

Word at a Glance

Difficulty
A2 · Elementary (estimated)
Frequency
Common
Typical Use
General English

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  • “No strings attached.”noun
  • “It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached.”noun

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Inflected forms

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  • stringnounBase word

    A lightweight cord.

Word family

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  • stringernounPerson or profession

    A member of a squad on a team.

Compound terms

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  • pull stringsverbCompound term

    Influence or control shrewdly or deviously.

  • purse stringsnounCompound term

    Financial resources or support.

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  • string theorynounRelated term

    A theory that postulates that subatomic particles are one-dimensional strings.

  • stringed instrumentnounRelated term

    A musical instrument in which taut strings provide the source of sound.

  • string beannounRelated term

    Green beans with strings that must be removed.

  • string cheesenounRelated term

    Cheese formed in long strings twisted together.

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