1 B1 idiomatic informal
To combine words, phrases, or sentences into a coherent sequence.
"After the accident he could barely string two sentences together."
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string together
B1 neutral separable transitive
To connect or combine a series of things (especially words, ideas, or events) in a sequence.
In plain English
To join several things one after another to make a longer chain or sentence.
What does "string together" mean?
3 meanings, ordered from most common to least. Color-coded by CEFR level.
2 B2 idiomatic neutral
To connect a series of events, successes, or actions in a row.
"The team strung together six wins to climb to the top of the table."
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3 A2 neutral
To physically attach objects in a sequence using a string or similar material.
"She strung the paper cranes together and hung them from the ceiling."
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Literal vs figurative
Words literally mean
To place items onto a string one after another so they are connected — transparent metaphor.
Actually means
To join several things one after another to make a longer chain or sentence.
Usage tip
Often used to describe language (stringing words or sentences together), music (notes), or events. Can imply effort ('barely string a sentence together') or creativity. Common in commentary about language ability.
Words that pair with "string together"
Natural word combinations native speakers use most often.
words sentences notes ideas wins events phrases
How to conjugate "string together"
The five tense forms you'll use most often.
Base
string together
I/you/we/they
3rd person
strings together
he/she/it
Past simple
stringed together
yesterday
Past participle
stringed together
have + pp
-ing form
stringing together
continuous
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