Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underline
verb
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/
Definition
To draw a line underneath a word or phrase to emphasize it or indicate its importance.
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.
Meaning
To highlight or emphasize something, often to draw attention to it in writing or speech.
Synonyms
- highlight
- emphasize
- stress
- underscore
