HyperDic: underscore

English > 3 senses of the word underscore:
VERBcommunicationunderscore, underline, emphasize, emphasisegive extra weight to (a communication)
communicationunderscore, underlinedraw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
NOUNcommunicationunderscore, underlinea line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)
underscore > pronunciation
Soundsah.nderskao'r
Rhymesabhor ... Zocor: 121 rhymes with aor...
English > underscore: 3 senses > noun 1, communication
MeaningA line drawn underneath (especially under written matter).
Synonymunderline
BroaderstrokeA mark made on a surface by a pen, pencil, or paintbrush
Spanishsubrayado, subrayar
Verbsunderscoredraw a line or lines underneath to call attention to
English > underscore: 3 senses > verb 1, communication
MeaningGive extra weight to (a communication).
PatternSomebody ----s something; Something ----s something; Somebody ----s that CLAUSE
Synonymsunderline, emphasize, emphasise
Broaderstress, emphasize, emphasise, punctuate, accent, accentuateTo stress, single out as important
Spanishremarcar, subrayar
Catalanrecalcar, remarcar, subratllar
English > underscore: 3 senses > verb 2, communication
MeaningDraw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.
PatternSomebody ----s something
Synonymunderline
Broadermarkmake or leave a mark on
Spanishsubrayar
Nounsunderscorea line drawn underneath (especially under written matter)

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