Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
underlining
noun
/ˈʌndərˌlaɪnɪŋ/
Definition
A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis or to indicate its importance.
Examples
- The underlining in the report emphasized the main conclusions.
- Teachers often use underlining to mark important concepts in students’ essays.
- In many texts, underlining is used to denote titles of works.
Meaning
Underlining is used in writing to highlight key information, making it stand out from the rest of the text. It draws attention to specific ideas or terms.
Synonyms
- emphasis
- highlighting
- underscore
