Underline meaning

What does “underline” mean? Definitions, examples, synonyms and opposites.

“underline” is a noun and verb with 3 meanings. Its most common meaning is: a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter).

underline

noun

a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
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verb

give extra weight to (a communication)
“Her gesture emphasized her words”
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draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
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Source: WordNet 3.1, Princeton University

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