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/
Korean meaning: 강조하다, 부각시키다
Korean pronunciation: 언-더-스코어 (강세: 언)
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
Emphasizing what matters most
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Underscore it furthermore — too important to ignore.
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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.
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“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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