on a string

O o

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- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn ey string]
- /ɒn, ɔn eɪ strɪŋ/

- US Pronunciation
- US IPA
- [on, awn ey string]
- /ɒn, ɔn eɪ strɪŋ/

Definitions of on a string words

noun on a string a slender cord or thick thread used for binding or tying; line. 1
noun on a string something resembling a cord or thread. 1
noun on a string Also called cosmic string. Physics. a mathematical entity used to represent elementary particles, as gravitons, quarks, or leptons, in terms of a small but finite stringlike object existing in the four dimensions of spacetime and in additional, hypothetical, spacelike dimensions. The theory of such objects (string theory) avoids the many mathematical difficulties that arise from treating particles as points. 1
noun on a string a narrow strip of flexible material, as cloth or leather, for tying parts together: the strings of a bonnet. 1
noun on a string a necklace consisting of a number of beads, pearls, or the like threaded or strung on a cord; strand: She wore a double string of pearls. 1
noun on a string any series of things arranged or connected in a line or following closely one after another: a string of islands; a string of questions. 1

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Origin of on a string

First appearance:

before 900

One of the 4% oldest English words

before 900; (noun) Middle English string, streng, Old English streng; cognate with Dutch streng, German Strang; akin to Latin stringere to bind; (v.) late Middle English stringen to string a bow, derivative of the noun

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on a string popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 98% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.

Most Europeans know this English word. The frequency of it’s usage is somewhere between "mom" and "screwdriver".

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beholden — If you are beholden to someone, you are in debt to them in some way or you feel that you have a duty to them because they have helped you.
in hock — If someone is in hock, they are in debt.
in one's pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
in pocket — a shaped piece of fabric attached inside or outside a garment and forming a pouch used especially for carrying small articles.
law-abiding — obeying or keeping the law; obedient to law: law-abiding citizens.

adjective on a string

honoring — honesty, fairness, or integrity in one's beliefs and actions: a man of honor.
honouring — to hold in honor or high respect; revere: to honor one's parents.
obedient — obeying or willing to obey; complying with or submissive to authority: an obedient son.

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adjective on a string

ingrateful — Ungrateful; not grateful.
misbehaving — to behave badly or improperly: The children misbehaved during our visit.
mutinous — disposed to, engaged in, or involving revolt against authority.

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