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🇺🇸 /ˌʌndərˈlaɪn/ 🇬🇧 /ˌʌndəˈlaɪn/
Frequency
Difficulty
Tags TOP10000CEFR-B2
verb
R

to draw a line under text

Please underline the important words in the text.

R

to show something is important

This example will underline the need for careful planning.

translation

v. to draw a line under text; to show something is important

Word Forms

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