underscore

//ˌʌndərˈskɔːr//
B2Frequency Level 10Neutral
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Verb

underscoreInfinitive
underscorePresent tense
underscoredPast tense
underscoredPast participle
underscoringPresent participle
underscoresThird-person singular
1

To emphasize or stress the importance of something.

The report underscores the need for immediate action.

2

To draw a line under a word or phrase for emphasis.

Please underscore the important words in the text.

Noun

underscoreSingular
underscoresPlural
1

A line drawn under a word or text, typically used for emphasis.

The teacher put an underscore under the important words.

2

The character '_' used in computing and writing, also called an underline.

Use an underscore to separate words in the file name.

Synonym

underscore - Deep Vocabulary