underline
/ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/
noun
- A line drawn under a word or phrase, especially to show emphasis or a link.
- Add an underline to the heading to make it stand out.
- The editor used a red underline to mark corrections.
- In the document, each key term has an underline.
verb
- To draw a line under a word or phrase to emphasize it or show its importance.
- She underlined the title of the book in her notes.
- The teacher asked students to underline the vocabulary words.
- Please underline the main idea in each paragraph.
- To emphasize or draw attention to something; to show that something is important.
- The report underlines the risks of ignoring climate change.
- His speech underlined the importance of community service.
- The recent events underline the need for better safety measures.
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