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/ˈʌndəˌlaɪn/ /ˈʌndɚˌlaɪn/

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noun

A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or (in electronic documents) that it acts as a hyperlink.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to underline the main points in their notes. "

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noun

The character _.

Examples :

"The teacher asked the students to use an underline to mark the important words in the sentence. "

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noun

An announcement of a theatrical performance to follow, placed in an advertisement for the current one.

Examples :

"The advertisement for "Romeo and Juliet" included an underline announcing next month's performance of "Hamlet." "

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verb

To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore

Examples :

"underline the important words in the text"

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verb

To emphasise or stress something

Examples :

"The teacher used the example to underline the importance of doing homework regularly. "

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verb

To influence secretly.

Examples :

"The teacher subtly underlied the importance of good study habits, hoping to motivate the students without explicitly stating it. "

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adjective

Passing under a railway line.

Examples :

"The new park path is underlined by the railway line. "

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