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noun
- 1. a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis.
verb
- 1. underline (something).
noun. 1. : a line drawn under a word or line especially for emphasis or to indicate intent to italicize. 2. : music accompanying the action and dialogue of a film. Synonyms. Verb. accentuate. bring out. emphasize.
verb (used with object) , un·der·scored, un·der·scor·ing. to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis. to stress; emphasize: The recent tragedy underscores the danger of disregarding safety rules.
UNDERSCORE definition: 1. to underline 2. the character _ on a computer keyboard, used to draw a line under a letter or…. Learn more.
UNDERSCORE meaning: 1. to underline 2. the character _ on a computer keyboard, used to draw a line under a letter or…. Learn more.
To underscore is to draw special attention to a fact, idea, or situation. When you're involved in a debate, it’s wise to underscore the points that best support your argument. Literally, underscore means “to underline,” or draw a line beneath a word to emphasize it.
Definition of underscore verb in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.
If you underscore something such as a word or a sentence, you draw a line underneath it in order to make people notice it or give it extra importance.
1. to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis. 2. to stress; emphasize. 3. to provide music or a musical soundtrack for (a film). n. 4. a line drawn beneath something written or printed. 5. music for a film soundtrack. [1765–75]
UNDERSCORE meaning: to emphasize the importance of something. Learn more.
UNDERSCORE meaning: 1 : to emphasize (something) or show the importance of (something); 2 : to draw a line under (something) underline.
