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underscore

un·ders·core

UK/ˈʌn.dəˌskɔː(ɹ)/ US/ˈʌn.dɚˌskoɹ/ fairly common
verb (2) noun (1)

verb

1.

give extra weight to (a communication)

  • “Her gesture emphasized her words”
Synonyms
2.

draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to

Synonyms

noun

1.

Origin

From under- + score.

Phrases

  • asterisk and asterism
  • at sign
  • degree symbol
  • number sign
  • vertical bar

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