Meaning & use
Underline
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To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis, or to emphasize the importance of something.
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She underlined the key dates in her notebook with a red pen.
The scandal underlined the need for stricter oversight.
A note on using this word
Underline is used both literally, for the physical mark beneath text, and figuratively, to stress the significance of an idea or event.
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2. noun
A line drawn beneath a word or piece of text.
The report had an underline beneath every heading.
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