underscore — to emphasize or highlight the importance of something
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to emphasize or highlight the importance of something
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈʌndərskɔːr/
Example Sentences
- My terrible cooking skills were underscored when I burned water somehow.
- The survey results underscore the popularity of pizza over vegetables among teenagers.
- His loud snoring underscored why he was still single.
underscore
VERB[/ˈʌndərskɔːr/]
to emphasize or highlight the importance of something
The strict project manager used a thick red marker to underscore the critical error in the final report.
UNDER(below) + SCORE(make a mark) — to underscore a word is to literally make a clear mark right below it to show its importance.
Underscore it furthermore — too important to ignore.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
From the prefix 'under-' (beneath) combined with 'score' (a line or mark). Originally referred to literally drawing a line beneath text to emphasize it, dating back to the 16th century.
Breakdown
under- (beneath) + score (a line or mark) = underscore (a line drawn beneath text, or metaphorically, to emphasize)
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📝Examples
“My terrible cooking skills were underscored when I burned water somehow.”
“The survey results underscore the popularity of pizza over vegetables among teenagers.”
“His loud snoring underscored why he was still single.”
“Please don't forget to include an underscore in your password.”
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