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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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Rooney added Mikel Arteta's side must "be tough to break down, make sure there's no gaps between the lines and try to hit them on the break".

From BBC • Apr. 13, 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

A shoutout to the “Lane Centering” driver-assist system for keeping me squarely between the lines.

From The Wall Street Journal • Feb. 6, 2026

A dread fell on them, even as they passed between the lines of ancient stones and so came to the Dimholt.

From "The Return of the King" by J.R.R. Tolkien