Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underline
verb
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/
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Definition
To draw a line underneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate its importance.
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Examples
- She decided to underline the key points in her notes for the presentation.
- In his essay, he chose to underline the thesis statement to make it stand out.
- The teacher instructed the students to underline the vocab words in the reading assignment.
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Meaning
To highlight or emphasize something, often to draw attention to it in writing or speech.
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Synonyms
- highlight
- emphasize
- stress
- underscore