String Along

B2 16+

Pronunciation: /strɪŋ əˈlɔŋ/

Definitions of string along

noun a series of items or events connected together in a line

Example Sentences

A1 I found a string along the beach and decided to keep it as a souvenir.

A2 The string along the fence was frayed and in need of replacement.

B1 She used the string along the package to tie it securely.

B2 The string along the guitar was starting to unravel, so I had to restring it.

C1 The intricate string along the violin's neck required precise tuning for optimal sound.

C2 The delicate string along the harp was meticulously maintained by the musician.

verb to deceive or mislead someone by giving false hope or promises

Example Sentences

A1 I don't want to string along with your lies anymore.

A2 She decided to string along with her friends on their hiking trip.

B1 He was just stringing her along with false promises.

B2 The company was accused of stringing along their customers with misleading advertisements.

C1 The politician was known for stringing along his supporters with empty rhetoric.

C2 She realized he was stringing her along and decided to end the relationship.

Examples of string along in a Sentence

formal The salesperson tried to string along the customer by promising a delivery date that couldn't be met.

informal Don't let them string you along with empty promises.

slang I knew he was just stringing me along with his excuses.

figurative She felt like she was being strung along in the relationship, never knowing where they stood.

Grammatical Forms of string along

past tense

strung along

plural

strings along

comparative

more string along

superlative

most string along

present tense

strings along

future tense

will string along

perfect tense

have strung along

continuous tense

is stringing along

singular

strings along

positive degree

string along

infinitive

to string along

gerund

stringing along

participle

strung along

Origin and Evolution of string along

First Known Use: 1907 year
Language of Origin: English
Story behind the word: The origin of the phrase 'string along' is believed to come from the practice of leading someone along like a string, keeping them interested or involved without any real commitment.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in a literal sense to mean leading someone along with a string, the phrase evolved to take on a figurative meaning of keeping someone interested or involved without serious intentions. It is now commonly used to describe someone who is being deceived or misled.