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underlined

 

[ ˈʌndərlaɪnd ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

text formatting

To underline means to draw a line beneath a word or phrase in order to emphasize its importance or to indicate specific formatting in written text. This is commonly used in documents and presentations to make certain text stand out. It can also signal that the underlined text is a title or a link in digital contexts. Underlining is a traditional method of emphasizing text and is often used in conjunction with other forms of highlighting.

Synonyms

emphasize, highlight, stress

Examples of usage

  • Please underline the key terms in your notes.
  • The teacher asked us to underline the main ideas in the article.
  • For the assignment, you need to underline the thesis statement.

Translations

Translations of the word "underlined" in other languages:

🇵🇹 sublinhado

🇮🇳 रेखांकित

🇩🇪 unterstrichen

🇮🇩 garis bawah

🇺🇦 підкреслений

🇵🇱 podkreślony

🇯🇵 下線付き

🇫🇷 souligné

🇪🇸 subrayado

🇹🇷 altı çizili

🇰🇷 밑줄 친

🇸🇦 مؤكد

🇨🇿 podtržený

🇸🇰 podčiarknutý

🇨🇳 下划线的

🇸🇮 podčrtan

🇮🇸 undirstrikaður

🇰🇿 асты сызылған

🇬🇪 ქვევრი

🇦🇿 altı xətlənmiş

🇲🇽 subrayado

Etymology

The term 'underline' originates from the combination of the prefix 'under-' and the word 'line'. The prefix 'under-' comes from Old English 'under', meaning beneath or below, while 'line' refers to a long, narrow mark or band. The use of underlining as a method of text emphasis dates back to early manuscript writing practices, where scribes would literally draw a line beneath important words to draw the reader’s attention. This practice transitioned into modern typography with the advent of typewriters and digital text processing. Underlining has evolved over time but remains a staple in various forms of writing, both formal and informal.

Word Frequency Rank

At position #13,170, this word is part of sophisticated English vocabulary. It's useful for academic or professional contexts where precise language is needed.