Antonyms of adj in_line

2 senses of in line

Sense 1
in line -- (being next in a line of succession; "he was in line for the presidency")

INDIRECT (VIA succeeding) -> preceding -- (existing or coming before)

Sense 2
in line -- (awaiting something; especially something due; "people were in line at the checkout counter"; "she was in line for promotion")

INDIRECT (VIA eligible) -> ineligible -- (not eligible; "ineligible to vote"; "ineligible for retirement benefits")

Similarity of adj in_line

2 senses of in line

Sense 1
in line -- (being next in a line of succession; "he was in line for the presidency")
       => succeeding (prenominal) (vs. preceding) -- (coming after or following)

Sense 2
in line -- (awaiting something; especially something due; "people were in line at the checkout counter"; "she was in line for promotion")
       => eligible (vs. ineligible) -- (qualified for or allowed or worthy of being chosen; "eligible to run for office"; "eligible for retirement benefits"; "an eligible bachelor")

Synonyms of adv in_line

1 sense of in line

Sense 1
in line -- (one behind another in a line or queue; "they waited in line for the tickets")