Underscore

B2 8+

Pronunciation: /ˈʌndərˌskɔr/

Definitions of underscore

noun a line drawn under a word or phrase for emphasis

Example Sentences

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

Example Sentences

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.

Examples of underscore in a Sentence

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.

Grammatical Forms of underscore

past tense

underscored

plural

underscores

comparative

more underscored

superlative

most underscored

present tense

underscores

future tense

will underscore

perfect tense

has underscored

continuous tense

is underscoring

singular

underscore

positive degree

underscore

infinitive

to underscore

gerund

underscoring

participle

underscored

Origin and Evolution of underscore

First Known Use: 1601 year
Language of Origin: Latin and Old English
Story behind the word: The word 'underscore' originated from the Latin word 'sub' meaning 'under' and the Old English word 'scor' meaning 'score'.
Evolution of the word: Originally used in the 17th century to refer to a line drawn under a piece of text, the meaning of 'underscore' has evolved to also signify emphasizing or highlighting important points in writing or coding.