underline

Meanings

1. 1
   verb

   To draw a line under a word or text, usually to draw attention to it.

   Underline the important words in the text.

2. 2
   verb

   To emphasise or stress how important something is.

   The accident underlines the need for better safety rules.

3. 3
   noun

   A line drawn under a word or text.

   She added an underline to highlight the key term.

From under- + line.

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