Definition of Underline

1. Verb. Give extra weight to (a communication). "Her gesture emphasized her words"

Exact synonyms: Emphasise, Emphasize, Underscore
Generic synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Emphasise, Emphasize, Punctuate, Stress
Derivative terms: Emphasizing

2. Noun. A line drawn underneath (especially under written matter).
Exact synonyms: Underscore
Generic synonyms: Stroke
Derivative terms: Underscore

3. Verb. Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.
Exact synonyms: Underscore
Generic synonyms: Mark
Derivative terms: Underscore

Definition of Underline

1. v. t. To mark a line below, as words; to underscore.

2. v. t. To mark a line below, as words; to underscore.

Definition of Underline

1. Noun. A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or that it acts as a hyperlink ¹

2. Noun. An '''(unsupported _)''' character ¹

3. Verb. To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore ¹

4. Verb. (figuratively) To emphasise or stress something ¹

5. Verb. (obsolete) To influence secretly. ¹

6. Adjective. Passing under a railway line. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Underline

1. [v -LINED, -LINING, -LINES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Underline

underlease
underleases
underleaves
underled
underlet
underlets
underletter
underletters
underletting
underlever
underleveraged
underlie
underlied
underlies
underlighting
underline
underlined
underlinen
underliner
underliners
underlines
underling
underlings
underlining
underlinings
underlip
underlips
underlit
underload
underloaded

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