Along the lines of Meaning in English

expression

US

uh-LAWNG thuh LYNZ uhv

UK

ul-ONG thuh LYNZ ov

Definition

Used to suggest something similar to, or in the style or type of, what has just been mentioned or suggested.

Usage & Nuances

Commonly used in spoken and written English to introduce an example, idea, or option that is similar but not necessarily identical. It’s informal to neutral, often found in brainstorming or when being non-specific. Can be replaced by 'something like' or 'similar to'.

• Spanish: algo como - del tipo de
• Portuguese (BR): algo como - no sentido de
• Portuguese (PT): algo como - no sentido de
• Chinese (Simplified): 类似于 - 像是
• Chinese (Traditional): 類似於 - 像是
• Hindi: जैसा कि - उसी तरह का
• Arabic: على غرار - شيء مثل
• Bengali: এর মতো - এই ধরনের
• Russian: по типу - вроде - наподобие
• Japanese: 〜のような - 〜に近い感じの
• Vietnamese: kiểu như - tương tự như
• Korean: ~와 비슷한 - ~같은 느낌의
• Turkish: gibi - tarzında - benzer şekilde
• Urdu: جیسا کہ - اس طرح
• Indonesian: semacam - mirip dengan - sejenis

Example Sentences

Can you draw something along the lines of this picture?

basic

I want a dress along the lines of the one she wore.

basic

Our new plan will be along the lines of last year’s project.

basic

He suggested something along the lines of what you just mentioned.

natural

I was thinking along the lines of a small gathering, nothing too big.

natural

Let’s do something along the lines of a pizza night.

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