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Is line a noun or verb?

"Line" can be both a noun and a verb, depending on its usage in a sentence.

Here are some examples:

Noun:

* The line at the grocery store was long. (Line refers to a queue of people)

* The artist drew a line on the paper. (Line refers to a mark made with a pen or pencil)

* He recited his lines perfectly. (Line refers to a part of a play or script)

Verb:

* The children lined up for the ice cream truck. (Line means to arrange in a row)

* He lined his pockets with money. (Line means to fill something)

* The soldiers lined the streets for the parade. (Line means to stand in a row along something)

To determine whether "line" is a noun or verb in a sentence, consider its function within the sentence. If it acts as the subject or object, it's likely a noun. If it describes an action, it's likely a verb.

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