Pronunciation

/ˈʌndərˌlaɪn/

Definitions

• Verb: To mark a word or part of a word in a text by drawing a line beneath it to indicate emphasis, definition, or to draw attention to it. Can also refer to the act of underlining as a form of notation.
• Noun: The line drawn beneath a word or part of a word, typically for emphasis or reference.

Phrases

• “Underline a word” means to draw a line beneath a word to emphasize or highlight it.
• “Underlining key terms” is a study technique for note-taking.
• “Underlined text” indicates important information in a printed or digital document.

Example Sentences

• Verb: “Please underline all new vocabulary words in the text.”
• Noun: “The teacher circled the important points and underlined them with a marker.”
• Adverb: “She underlined carefully to avoid smudging the ink.”

Synonyms

• Highlight
• Emphasize
• Mark (as important)
• Stress (in writing)
• Note (with a line)