underscore (Meaning)
underscore (n)
a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
underscore (v)
give extra weight to (a communication)
draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
underscore (v. t.)
To draw a mark or line under; to underline.
Synonyms & Antonyms of underscore
underscore Sentence Examples
- The email address contained an underscore to separate the username from the domain.
- Use an underscore to distinguish between two words in a compound noun.
- The software program displayed an error message underscored in red.
- The contract stated that the property line would be denoted by a grassy area underscored by a white line.
- The book's appendix provided additional information underscored with footnotes.
- The recipe called for adding a dash of salt underscored by a note that it should not be overused.
- The painting's subject was a solitary figure underscored by a haunting silhouette.
- The report's conclusion underscored the need for further research.
- The legal document had a clause that was underscored and deemed especially important.
- The fabric had a subtle pattern underscored by a shimmering thread.
FAQs About the word underscore
a line drawn underneath (especially under written matter), give extra weight to (a communication), draw a line or lines underneath to call attention toTo draw a
emphasize, reinforce, stress, enhance, accentuate, deepen,underline, augment, strengthen, maximize
de-emphasize, understate, de-emphasize, lessen, decrease, reduce, decrease, diminish, tone (down), diminish
The email address contained an underscore to separate the username from the domain.
Use an underscore to distinguish between two words in a compound noun.
The software program displayed an error message underscored in red.
The contract stated that the property line would be denoted by a grassy area underscored by a white line.
