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- pronunciation:
- uhn
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skor
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uhn
dr
skor
- parts of speech:
- transitive verb, noun
- features:
- Word Combinations (verb, noun)
| part of speech: |
transitive verb |
| inflections: |
underscores, underscoring, underscored |
| definition 1: |
to emphasize by, or as if by, drawing a line beneath.
The fact that this accident occurred underscores the need for stricter safety measures.- synonyms:
- accent, accentuate, emphasize, highlight, punctuate, stress, underline
- similar words:
- amplify, feature, intensify, mark, spotlight
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| definition 2: |
to draw a line or lines underneath (written text); underline.
The child underscored the title of her paper at the top of the page.- synonyms:
- underline
- similar words:
- highlight, italicize, line
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accent |
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| part of speech: |
noun |
| definition: |
a line or lines drawn under written or printed text for emphasis or to indicate italics; underline.
- synonyms:
- underline
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