Definitions

between the lines

ADJECTIVE

latent

Synonyms

STRONGEST

inherent lurking smoldering suppressed underlying unrealized veiled

WEAK

abeyant concealed contained covert idle immature implied in abeyance inactive inert inferential inferred inoperative intrinsic invisible involved passive possible potential quiescent rudimentary secret sleeping suspended tacit torpid underdeveloped undeveloped unexposed unexpressed unripe unseen vestigial

Antonyms

WEAK

active apparent clear live manifest obvious open public

Example Sentences

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But the reason it’s really intriguing is buried between the lines, nestled in a place I’m not sure even Sánchez Bezos can see.

From Salon • May 6, 2026

I’m happy that you have investments and Social Security and, reading between the lines, that you are enjoying a comfortable retirement with your husband.

From MarketWatch • Mar. 20, 2026

He is interested in whatever nonverbal reaction you have between the lines.

From Los Angeles Times • Feb. 18, 2026

Owners of the new car can only color between the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 28, 2026

There are letters to the editor from people all over Ireland claiming they heard the first cuckoo of the year and you can read between the lines that people are calling each other liars.

From "Angela's Ashes: A Memoir" by Frank McCourt

between the lines

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