Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌskɔr/
noun a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis
A1 In math, the underscore symbol (_) is used to represent a space.
A2 When typing a URL, you may need to use an underscore instead of a space.
B1 The underscore is commonly used in programming to separate words in variable names.
B2 To emphasize a point, the presenter used bold text with underscores.
C1 The underscore character is often used to indicate a blank space in a file name.
C2 In typography, the underscore is used to emphasize text or create a decorative element.
verb to emphasize or draw attention to something
A1 I will underscore the key points in my presentation to make them stand out.
A2 The teacher used different colors to underscore important information on the board.
B1 It is important to underscore the main arguments in your essay to make them clear to the reader.
B2 The artist chose to underscore the emotion in the painting by using bold brush strokes.
C1 The director used music to underscore the tension in the movie's climactic scene.
C2 The author's use of symbolism underscores the deeper meaning of the novel.
formal The data analysis report underscored the importance of accurate data collection.
informal Her reaction underscored how surprised she was by the news.
slang The meme underscored how relatable the situation was for many people.
figurative The dark clouds underscored the impending storm.
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