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lining

|lin/ing|

/ˈlaɪnɪŋ/

(line)

long, narrow mark

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle
line	lines	lines	lines	lined	lined	lining

Etymology

Etymology Information

'lining' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'lininge,' where 'line' meant 'to cover or fill with a lining.'

Historical Evolution

'lininge' transformed into the modern English word 'lining' through gradual phonetic changes.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to cover or fill with a lining,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'a layer of material covering the inside surface of something.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Noun 1

a layer of material covering the inside surface of something.

The coat has a warm lining to keep you cozy.

Synonyms

inner layercovering

Noun 2

the act of forming a line or queue.

The lining of people outside the store was impressive.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:40