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We made a timeline of our school year.
What does Timeline mean?
a list or line of events in time order.
Dictionary definition
A timeline is a line, chart, or list that shows events in the order they happened.
Example sentences
Timeline in a sentence
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The timeline showed when each invention was created.
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A clear timeline helps readers understand how events connect and change over time.
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What does timeline mean?
A timeline shows events in the order they happened.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to timeline?
Sequence is close in meaning to timeline in this dictionary entry.
Practice 3
Which word is an antonym of timeline?
Mix-Up contrasts with timeline in this dictionary entry.
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Timeline
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tym · line · strongest beat: tym
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WordTimeline.
Partnoun.
MeaningTimeline means a list or line of events in time order.
ExampleExample: We made a timeline of our school year.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tym · line
- Strongest beat
- tym
- Ending
- line
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tym.
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Synonyms
Words like Timeline
sequenceUse for events or steps arranged in order.
chronologyUse for events arranged by time.
scheduleUse for planned events shown by time.
Antonyms
Opposite words
mix-upUse when events are out of order.
disorderUse when there is no clear order.
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Word family
Timeline word family
Base word
timeline
noun
timeline
A line or list of events in time order.
noun
timelines
More than one timeline.
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Hint for students
a list or line of events in time order.
Common mix-up
Timeline is not the same as mix-up. Timeline means a list or line of events in time order.
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Read this model sentence: The timeline showed when each invention was created. Clue words: showed, each, invention. Underline clue words that show direction, order, or position. Now write one new sentence that shows timeline without using the word timeline. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show timeline?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The timeline showed when each invention was created." Why does timeline fit better than mix-up?
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