English · Culture & Society
underline
/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪn/
[/ˌʌn.dəˈlaɪn/]
to draw a line under text
Intermediateverb
Definition
To underline is to draw a line under a word to mark it as important. It can also mean to emphasise an idea.
Example
Underline the key terms in the question.
Underline the key terms in the question.
Etymology
From 'under' plus 'line', a line placed beneath.
How & Where It’s Used
Used in study to mark important words.