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| un·der·line [ úndər ln ] |
transitive verb (past and past participle un·der·lined, present participle un·der·lin·ing, 3rd person present singular un·der·lines) |
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1. put line below something: to draw or type a line under something
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2. emphasize something: to give emphasis or extra force or prominence to something, or make something appear more important or urgent
  The mistake underlines the need for individuals to take responsibility for their own actions.
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noun (plural un·der·lines) |
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1. line beneath something: a line drawn or typed under something
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2. printing caption under illustration: a caption placed below an illustration
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| un·der·lin·er noun |
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