Meaning & use
underscore
To draw attention to something and show why it matters.
See it in a sentence
The empty shelves underscore the need for another food collection.
These examples underscore how much word choice affects tone.
A note on using this word
In formal writing, evidence can 'underscore the importance' of an idea. This sense does not require drawing a line under text.
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Another way to use it
2. noun
The low horizontal character _ used in typing and computer text.
Use an underscore between the two words in the filename.
3. verb
To draw a line beneath written words.
Please underscore the title with a ruler.
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