strand

Meanings

• Noun

  A long, thin piece of material or fiber, typically one used to bind or fasten things.

  - "The ropes were made of thick and strong strands."
  - "The strands of hair were woven into a beautiful basket."

• Noun

  A long, continuous sequence or series.

  - "The DNA in a cell is made up of long strands."
  - "The history of the world can be seen as a long and complex strand."

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Pronunciation

1. /stɹænd/
   
   
   
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2. /stɹænd/
   
   
   
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Synonyms

abandon , desert , beach

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with strand
band , hand , sand

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Homonyms

Words having the same spelling or pronunciation but different meanings and origins

1. Strand () : A type of beer brewed in Denmark
   

2. Strand () : A type of Swedish candy
   

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Homophones

Words having the same pronunciation but different meanings, origins, or spelling,

1. Strand (Danish, Norwegian) : Beach
   

2. Strand (German) : Bank, Edge
   

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Variants

List of all variants of strand that leads to same result
strand , strands , stranded , stranding , inter-strand , interstrand

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Forms

Different forms of the word (e.g., verb conjugations, plural forms, comparative/superlative forms for adjectives).

strands, stranding

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Etymology

origin and the way in which meanings have changed throughout history.

Old English strand 'shore, bank, edge', from strēan 'to stretch out'.

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Trivia

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1. The longest human hair measured to date was over 18 feet long, which is about the length of six basketball hoops.

2. The longest piece of string that can be made from a single strand of spaghetti is over 3 miles long.

3. The longest word in the English language with all the letters in alphabetical order is 'alphabet'

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Related Concepts

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1. Fiber: A thin, continuous, and flexible structure that can be woven or knitted together to form a fabric or other material.

2. Thread: A long, thin piece of material used to sew or weave things together.

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Culture

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In literature, the term 'strand' has been used metaphorically to represent various concepts such as interconnectedness, unity, and complexity. In art, it can refer to intricate patterns or textures. In music, it can denote a distinct melody or theme.

How to Memorize "strand"

1. visualize
   

   - Imagine a long, thin piece of material or fiber.
   - Visualize how it can be used to bind or fasten things.
   - Picture different types of strands, such as those made of hair or rope.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the word 'strand' with the concept of binding or fastening.
   - Think of a long, continuous sequence or series.
   - Remember that 'strand' can also refer to a distinct melody or theme in music.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Use the mnemonic 'Strands Are Fibers Used To Bind' to remember the definition.
   - Create a mental image of a long, winding strand.
   - Use the rhyme 'Strand, Hand, Sand' to help remember the word.

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