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Main Entry: 1un·der·line
Pronunciation: '&n-d&r-"lIn, "&n-d&r-'
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1721
1 : to mark (as a word) with a line underneath
2 : to put emphasis on : STRESS
3 : to show clearly or emphatically
Main Entry: 1un·der·score
Pronunciation: '&n-d&r-"skOr, -"skor
Function: transitive verb
Date: 1771
1 : to draw a line under : UNDERLINE
2 : to make evident : EMPHASIZE, STRESS
3 : to provide (action on film) with accompanying music
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un·der·line Audio pronunciation of underline ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ndr-ln, ndr-ln)
tr.v. un·der·lined, un·der·lin·ing, un·der·lines
1. To draw a line under; emphasize or cause to stand out; underscore.
2. To emphasize; stress.
n. (ndr-ln)
A line under something, such as a symbol, word, or phrase, used to indicate emphasis or italic type.
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un·der·score Audio pronunciation of underscore ( P ) Pronunciation Key (ndr-skôr, -skr)
tr.v. un·der·scored, un·der·scor·ing, un·der·scores
1. To underline.
2. To emphasize; stress.
n.
A line drawn under writing to indicate emphasis or italic type.
The same, essentially. Appears the words are interchangeable.
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