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- DictionaryUn·der·line
verb
- 1. draw a line under (a word or phrase) to give emphasis or indicate special type: "certain phrases had been underlined"
noun
- 1. a line drawn under a word or phrase, especially for emphasis: "subheadings have an underline in blue"
- 2. the line of the lower part of an animal's body: "she has a white tail and underline"
B1. to draw a line under a word, especially in order to show its importance: All the technical words have been underlined in red. B2. to emphasize: She gave some shocking examples to underline the seriousness of the situation. To underline their disgust, the crowd started throwing bottles at the stage. Fewer examples.
4 days ago · 1. verb. If one thing, for example an action or an event, underlines another, it draws attention to it and emphasizes its importance . The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk. [VERB noun] The decision to keep him in hospital underlines the seriousness of his injury. [VERB noun]
to emphasize or show that something is important or true. underline something The report underlines the importance of pre-school education. underline how, what, etc…. Her question underlined how little she understood him. underline that….
1. To draw a line under: underlined the title of the book. 2. To emphasize; stress: The debate underlined the deep divisions within the party. n. (ŭn′dər-līn′) A line under something, such as a symbol, word, or phrase, used to indicate emphasis or italic type. American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
underline something to draw a line under a word, sentence, etc. The names of the winners are underlined in red. to emphasize or show that something is important or true underline something The report underlines the importance of preschool education. underline how, what, etc….
How to use . underline in a sentenceDo not line in the lower lid between the eye and the lid, but put in the under line of the lower lid.
3 days ago · 1. transitive verb. If one thing, for example an action or an event, underlines another, it draws attention to it and emphasizes its importance. The report underlined his concern that standards were at risk. This incident underlines the danger of traveling in the border area.
