Underscoring

Pronunciation: /ˌʌndərˈskɔːr/

Underscoring (verb)

  1. to show that something is important or needs attention.
  2. to draw a line under a word to make it stand out.

Examples

  • The teacher underscored the need for punctuality.
  • He underscored the importance of teamwork in his speech.

Common collocations: underscore the importance, underscore a point, underscore a word, underscore a sentence, add an underscore

Underscoring (noun)

  1. a line drawn under a word or sentence.
  2. a symbol (_) used in writing, often to connect words.

Examples

  • The underscore made the heading more noticeable.
  • Use an underscore to highlight the title.

Synonyms of Underscoring

Formal

Neutral

Antonyms of Underscoring

  • when minimizing importance
  • when not giving attention