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Word of the Day Tuesday, June 9, 2026

underlining

/ˌʌndərˈlaɪnɪŋ/ noun · British & US
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What does underlining mean?

noun

The act of drawing a line underneath text to emphasize or highlight it. In printing and writing, underlining is often used to indicate italics or to draw attention to a particular word or phrase.

Example

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

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