Plural of outline
regular plural
The plural of outline is outlines.
Forms of outline
| Singular | outline /ˈaʊtlaɪn/ |
|---|---|
| Plural | outlines |
| Countable | countable |
Outlines in a sentence
- From this point of vantage, we were able to gain an impression of the massive outlines of the main structure, and its intricate maze of girders.1950 March, H. A. Vallance, “On Foot Across the Forth Bridge”, in Railway Magazine, page 149
- He carefully traced the outlines of the old building before him.From the entry trace
- This essay is a good one in that it comprehensively outlines all the major arguments on this issue.From the entry in that
- In the safety alert, the NTSB educates parents on the risks and outlines what they can do to protect their teens against marijuana-impaired driving.From the entry teen
- Owing to their coarsely drawn, unyielding masculine outlines, Wojaks are especially compatible with efforts to channel aggression.2021, Jeffrey Demsky, Nazi and Holocaust Representations in Anglo-American Popular Culture, 1945–2020, page 112. From the entry wojak
Meaning of outline
- noun A line marking the boundary of an object figure.
- noun The outer shape of an object or figure.
- noun A sketch or drawing in which objects are delineated in contours without shading.
Questions about the plural of outline
- What is the plural of outline?
- The plural of outline is outlines.
- Is outline countable?
- Outline is a countable noun.
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