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New Line

Part of Speech: Noun, Verb

Senses:

1. [Noun]
• The start of a new line in a text or document.
2. [Verb]
• To move the cursor or text to the beginning of a new line.

Popular Usage:

In computer programming, a "new line" refers to the character or command that indicates the end of a line and the start of a new line of text. It is represented by the escape sequence \n in many programming languages. New lines are commonly used to separate paragraphs or break lines of code for better readability.

Example Sentences:

1. The poem had beautiful line breaks, marking a new line after every stanza.
2. In Python, use the command print("Hello\nWorld") to print "Hello" and "World" on separate lines.

Local Usage:

In some regions, the phrase "new line" can also refer to the act of forming a queue or waiting in line for a service or event. This usage is more commonly heard in casual conversations and informal settings.

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