strings
/stɹɪŋz/
Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.
Sense 1
Meaning · English
Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra.
Noun
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
Sense 2
Meaning · English
Conditions, especially undesirable ones.
Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt
Điều kiện, đặc biệt là những điều không mong muốn
Machine-translated — suggest a fix
Noun
Examples
It looks like a good offer, but there are strings attached.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).
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Common questions
What does “strings” mean?
Collectively, the stringed instruments in an orchestra.
Is “strings” formal or informal?
No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.
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