Adjective
1
being next in a line of succession
"he was in line for the presidency"
2
awaiting something; especially something due
"people were in line at the checkout counter"
"she was in line for promotion"
3
Suitable or appropriate; keeping with expectations, norms, ideals, or rules.
Adverb
1
one behind another in a line or queue
"they waited in line for the tickets"
2
one behind another; in a queue
Example Sentences
"he was in line for the presidency"
adjective
"people were in line at the checkout counter"
adjective
"she was in line for promotion"
adjective
"they waited in line for the tickets"
adverb
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