IN LINE as ADJECTIVE

1. Meaning
   • being next in a line of succession
   Usage Example(s)
   • he was in line for the presidency
   Similar To
   • succeeding(a) (what does succeeding(a) mean?)
2. Meaning
   • awaiting something
   • especially something due
   Usage Example(s)
   • people were in line at the checkout counter
   • she was in line for promotion
   Similar To
   • eligible (what does eligible mean?)

IN LINE as ADVERB

1. Meaning
   • one behind another in a line or queue
   Usage Example(s)
   • they waited in line for the tickets