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underscore

noun verb

A line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

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Word Facts

Word length
10
Starts with
U
Ends with
E
Contains
ND
Scrabble score
13
CEFR level
C1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈʌn.də(ɹ)ˌskɔː(ɹ)

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Meaning

Definitions

noun

  1. A line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

verb

  1. Give extra weight to (a communication)

    “Her gesture emphasized her words”

verb

  1. Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

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Example Sentences

Her gesture emphasized her words

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