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underline

The correct spelling is underline.

How to pronounce underline

/ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/
noun

IPA: /ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/

Say it like: Und-erl-ine

The correct spelling is underline. A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink. For example: "underline the important words in the text"

Usage Examples

underline the important words in the text

Meanings

noun

  1. 1.A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.
  2. 2.The character _.
  3. 3.An announcement of a theatrical performance to follow, placed in an advertisement for the current one.

verb

  1. 1.To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore
  2. 2.To emphasise or stress something
  3. 3.To influence secretly.

adjective

  1. 1.Passing under a railway line.

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