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succession
A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
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  1. A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
  2. The order or line of such a series
  3. The gradual replacement of one type of ecological community by another in the same area, involving a series of orderly changes, especially in the dominant vegetation. Succession is usually initiated by a significant disturbance of an existing community. Each succeeding community modifies the physical environment, as by introducing shade or changing the fertility or acidity of the soil, creating new conditions that benefit certain species and inhibit others until a climax community is established. &diamf3; The sequential development of plant and animal communities in an area in which no topsoil exists, as on a new lava flow, is called primary succession. &diamf3; The development of such communities in an area that has been disturbed but still retains its topsoil, as in a burned-over area, is called secondary succession.
chain
A series of closely linked or connected things:
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  1. A series of closely linked or connected things:
  2. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  3. Tire chain
procession
A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
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  1. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
  2. The movement of such a group.
  3. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
cord
A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support.
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  1. A slender length of flexible material usually made of twisted strands or fibers and used to bind, tie, connect, or support.
  2. (Anat.) Any part resembling a cord
  3. (Anatomy) A long ropelike structure, such as a nerve or tendon:
twist
An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion:
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  1. An unexpected change in a process or a departure from a pattern, often producing a distortion or perversion:
  2. The number of turns given to a specified length of fiber, thread, cord, etc. along its axis
  3. A length of yarn, cord, or thread, especially a strong silk thread used mainly to bind the edges of buttonholes.
strand
A single filament, such as a fiber or thread, of a woven or braided material.
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  1. A single filament, such as a fiber or thread, of a woven or braided material.
  2. Any one of the threads, fibers, wires, etc. that are twisted together to form a length of string, rope, or cable
  3. A complex of fibers or filaments that have been twisted together to form a cable, rope, thread, or yarn.
column
(Architecture) A vertical structure usually consisting of a base, a cylindrical shaft, and a capital, used as a support or standing alone as a monument.
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  1. (Architecture) A vertical structure usually consisting of a base, a cylindrical shaft, and a capital, used as a support or standing alone as a monument.
  2. One of two or more vertical sections of text lying side by side in a document and separated by a rule or a blank space.
  3. An arrangement of numbers in a single vertical line.
file
(Comput.) A collection of data (or, often, of logically related records) stored and dealt with as a single, named unit
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  1. (Comput.) A collection of data (or, often, of logically related records) stored and dealt with as a single, named unit
  2. A line of persons, animals, or things positioned one behind the other.
  3. A line of troops or military vehicles so positioned.
line
An official or prescribed policy:
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  1. An official or prescribed policy:
  2. The information itself:
  3. (Sports) A foul line.
queue
A data structure from which the first item that can be retrieved is the one stored earliest.
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  1. A data structure from which the first item that can be retrieved is the one stored earliest.
  2. A line of waiting people or vehicles.
  3. (Brit.) A line or file of persons, vehicles, etc. waiting as to be served
rank
A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
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  1. A relative position or degree of value in a graded group.
  2. A line of soldiers, vehicles, or equipment standing side by side in close order.
  3. A row, line, or series
row
A series of objects placed next to each other, usually in a straight line.
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  1. A series of objects placed next to each other, usually in a straight line.
  2. A continuous line of buildings along a street.
  3. A line of adjacent seats, as in a theater, auditorium, or classroom.
tier
Any of a series of rows, layers, ranks, etc. arranged one above or behind another
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  1. Any of a series of rows, layers, ranks, etc. arranged one above or behind another
  2. A rank or class.
  3. A row, or rank, of seats
chain
A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
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  1. A group of atoms, often of the same element, bound together in a line, branched line, or ring to form a molecule. &diamf3; In a straight chain , each of the constituent atoms is attached to other single atoms, not to groups of atoms. &diamf3; In a branched chain , side groups are attached to the chain. &diamf3; In a closed chain , the atoms are arranged in the shape of a ring.
  2. A connected, flexible series of links, typically of metal, used especially for holding objects together, for restraining, or for transmitting mechanical power.
  3. A series of closely linked or connected things:
consecution
(Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
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  1. (Logic) The relation of consequent to antecedent; deduction.
  2. A sequence or succession.
  3. Logical sequence; chain of reasoning
course
Development in a particular way; progress:
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  1. Development in a particular way; progress:
  2. A complete body of prescribed studies constituting a curriculum:
  3. A part of a meal served as a unit at one time:
order
A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
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  1. A condition of methodical or prescribed arrangement among component parts such that proper functioning or appearance is achieved:
  2. A condition in which freedom from disorder or disruption is maintained through respect for established authority:
  3. The sequence or arrangement of things or events; series; succession
procession
The movement of such a group.
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  1. The movement of such a group.
  2. A group of persons, vehicles, or objects moving along in an orderly, formal manner.
  3. A number of persons or things moving forward, as in a parade, in an orderly, formal way
progression
A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
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  1. A sequence or succession, as of acts, happenings, etc.
  2. A continuous series; a sequence:
  3. Movement or change from one member of a continuous series to the next:
round
Movement in a circular course or about an axis
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  1. Movement in a circular course or about an axis
  2. (Sports & Games) A unit of play that occupies a specified time, constitutes a certain number of plays, or allows each player a turn, especially the 18-hole sequence played in golf or one of the periods in a boxing match.
  3. A complete course, succession, or series:
run
(Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
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  1. (Football) A player's act of carrying the ball, usually for a specified distance:
  2. (Baseball) A point scored whenever a base runner successfully touches all four bases in the proper order without being out
  3. The migration of fish, especially in order to spawn.
sequence
A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
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  1. A continuous or related series, often of uniform things
  2. A series of related shots that constitute a complete unit of action in a movie.
  3. An order of succession; an arrangement.
series
A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
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  1. A number of things produced as a related group; set, as of books or television programs, related in subject, format, etc., or dealing with the same characters
  2. A group of rock formations closely related in time of origin and distinct as a group from other formations.
  3. (Elec.) An arrangement of devices in a circuit, in which the current flows sequentially through a series of components
succession
A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
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  1. A series of heirs or rightful successors of any kind
  2. A number of persons or things coming one after another in time or space; series; sequence
  3. The order or line of such a series
suite
An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
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  1. An instrumental composition consisting of a series of varying movements or pieces.
  2. A connected series or succession of objects; a number of things used or classed together; a set; as, a suite of rooms; a suite of minerals.
  3. (Music) A musical form, popular before the time of the sonata, consisting of a string or series of pieces all in the same key, mostly in various dance rhythms, with sometimes an elaborate prelude.
train
A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
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  1. A series of consequences wrought by an event; aftermath.
  2. A group of persons, animals, vehicles, etc. that follow one another in a line; procession; caravan; cortege
  3. Any connected order or arrangement; series; sequence
streak
(Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
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  1. (Informal) A brief run or stretch, as of luck.
  2. A period, spell, or series
  3. An unbroken series, as of wins or losses.
provision
(Eccles.) Appointment to an office; esp., advance appointment by the pope to a see or benefice that is not yet vacant
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  1. (Eccles.) Appointment to an office; esp., advance appointment by the pope to a see or benefice that is not yet vacant
  2. The act of making preparations for a possible or future event or situation:
  3. A particular requirement in a law, rule, agreement, or document:
proviso
A clause, as in a document or statute, making some condition or stipulation
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  1. A clause, as in a document or statute, making some condition or stipulation
  2. A condition or limitation that may determine the applicability of a document to certain conditions or persons. A condition or limitation that may determine the applicability of a document to certain conditions or persons.
  3. A clause in a document imposing a qualification, condition, or restriction.
qualification
A restriction or modification:
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  1. A restriction or modification:
  2. Any quality, skill, knowledge, experience, etc. that fits a person for a position, office, profession, etc.; requisite
  3. A condition or circumstance that must be met or complied with:
reservation
A limiting condition or qualification, tacit or expressed, as in an agreement
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  1. A limiting condition or qualification, tacit or expressed, as in an agreement
  2. An arrangement by which a hotel room, theater or airline ticket, etc. is set aside and held until called for
  3. Public land set aside for some special use
specification
A detailed, exact statement of particulars, especially a statement prescribing materials, dimensions, and quality of work for something to be built, installed, or manufactured.
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  1. A detailed, exact statement of particulars, especially a statement prescribing materials, dimensions, and quality of work for something to be built, installed, or manufactured.
  2. A single item or article that has been specified.
  3. The act of specifying; detailed mention or definition
stipulation
The act of stipulating.
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  1. The act of stipulating.
  2. The document or agreement, or a provision in a document or agreement, specifying something that is agreed to.
  3. A factual condition or requirement incorporated as a term of a contract; an agreement between opposing parties as to a procedure, as in a “stipulation to extend time to respond,” or a fact, as in “a stipulation as to liability.” A stipulation made by a party to a pending court case or made by the party’s lawyer with respect to the case is always binding. A factual condition or requirement incorporated as a term of a contract; an agreement between opposing parties as to a procedure, as in a “stipulation to extend time to respond,” or a fact, as in “a stipulation as to liability.” A stipulation made by a party to a pending court case or made by the party’s lawyer with respect to the case is always binding.
term
Language of a certain kind; chosen words:
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  1. Language of a certain kind; chosen words:
  2. A point in time at which something ends; termination:
  3. The end of a normal gestation period:
thread
To pass a tape or film into or through (a device):
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  1. To pass a tape or film into or through (a device):
  2. To machine a thread on (a screw, nut, or bolt).
  3. To connect by running a thread through; string:
Find another word for string. In this page you can discover 46 synonyms, antonyms, idiomatic expressions, and related words for string, like: succession, chain, procession, cord, twist, strand, line, order, sequence, series and rope.

Sentence Examples

  • Someone tried to string him up.

  • The violin string is first drawn on one side.

  • A piece of string she found in the kitchen would suffice.

  • She nodded and began at once to fill the string with wooden beads.

  • In artistic representations, Brahma usually appears as a bearded man of red colour with four heads crowned with a pointed, tiara-like head-dress, and four hands holding his sceptre, or a sacrificial spoon, a bundle of leaves representing the Veda, a bottle of water of the Ganges, and a string of beads or his bow Parivita.

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