Synonyms for

Underlining

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

Definition

Underlining is the act of drawing a line under a word or phrase to make it stand out or emphasize it.

Synonyms & similar words

emphasise underline underscore emphasize emphasizing highlighting underscore marking noting penciling scoring stressing tracing spotlighting circling bracketing punctuating

Example sentences

  1. I am underlining the key words in my spelling words.
  2. The teacher is underlining the important information in the book we are reading.
  3. My mom is underlining the recipe so she doesn't forget the steps.
  4. I am underlining the title of my favorite book.
  5. I am underlining the main idea of the paragraph.

Quotes

  • "Underlining is a way of emphasizing the importance of a text." - John Barton
  • "Underlining is a great way to make important points stand out." - Sean Covey
  • "Underlining is like a highlighter for your words." - Unknown

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