underscore meaning

UK US /ˌʌndɚˈskɔr/ 3 syllables

underscore (verb): give extra weight to (a communication).

underscore has 3 meanings in this dictionary, as verb and noun.

underscore as a verb

  1. give extra weight to (a communication)
    • Her gesture emphasized her words

    Synonyms: underline, emphasize, emphasise

    Type of: stress

  2. draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

    Synonyms: underline

    Type of: mark

underscore as a noun

  1. a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

    Synonyms: underline

    Type of: stroke

How to pronounce underscore

underscore is pronounced /ˌʌndɚˈskɔr/ in American English. It has 3 syllables, with the stress on the third syllable.

Words that rhyme with underscore

Word lists: words starting with UN · words ending in RE · 10-letter words

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