Definition
Similar to, but not exactly equal.
In Context
- "I was thinking along the lines of writing to the local paper, to see if we can get some reaction."
- ""The railman on the platform, whom I knew well, looked a bit bemused and asked what I was doing. Thinking it a silly question, I said something along the lines of 'what do you think? I'm going home to bed'. "He then said 'but you don't live here anymore'."