Synonyms for

Underline

Verb / ˈʌndɜ:ˌlaɪn / Another word for underline — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

To draw a line beneath a word or phrase to give emphasis or indicate a hyperlink.

Synonyms & similar words

emphasise underscore emphasize underscore highlight emphasize accentuate stress accent feature spotlight foreground indicate mark show display

Example sentences

  1. I always underline the title of my book reports.
  2. Can you underline the main idea in this paragraph?
  3. She used a yellow highlighter to underline the important parts of the article.
  4. The teacher told us to underline any unfamiliar words in the text.
  5. I like to use a ruler when I underline things to make sure my line is straight.

Quotes

  • I tend to underline things in books, and then I forget about them.
  • I don't know what I'd do without the ability to underline things and make notes.
  • To be nobody but yourself in a world which is doing its best, night and day, to make you everybody else - means to fight the hardest battle which any human being can fight, and never stop fighting.

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