Underline: meaning, definitions and examples

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underline

[ ˈʌndərlaɪn ]

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text editing

To draw a line under a word or phrase to give emphasis or importance; to highlight or mark something as significant.

Synonyms

emphasize, highlight, underscore

Examples of usage

I always underline important information in my notes.
She asked me to underline the key points in the report.

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typography

A line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis or decoration.

Synonyms

highlight, marker, underscore

Examples of usage

The title is in bold with an underline beneath it.
The text had a red underline to indicate a spelling mistake.

Translations

Translations of the word "underline" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sublinhar

🇮🇳 रेखांकित करना

🇩🇪 unterstreichen

🇮🇩 menggarisbawahi

🇺🇦 підкреслити

🇵🇱 podkreślać

🇯🇵 下線を引く

🇫🇷 souligner

🇪🇸 subrayar

🇹🇷 altını çizmek

🇰🇷 밑줄을 긋다

🇸🇦 تسطير

🇨🇿 podtrhnout

🇸🇰 podčiarknuť

🇨🇳 下划线

🇸🇮 podčrtati

🇮🇸 undirstrika

🇰🇿 астын сызу

🇬🇪 გსასქელება

🇦🇿 altını cızmək

🇲🇽 subrayar

Word origin

The word 'underline' originated in the 17th century, combining the prefix 'under-' with the word 'line'. It has been used in the context of marking emphasis or importance in text ever since.