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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Reading between the lines of Lewis’s journal, I get the sense that he was most at ease when he was observing nature.

From The Wall Street Journal • Apr. 16, 2026

While the Sparks made nice with her publicly, one can read between the lines on the following Zoom quote from general manager Raegan Pebley.

From Los Angeles Times • Apr. 15, 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

What’s far more important is what’s not being said in the movie, which appears when you read between the lines.

From Salon • Feb. 1, 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

between the lines

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