Definition of Underscore

1. Noun. A line drawn underneath (especially under written matter).

Exact synonyms: Underline
Generic synonyms: Stroke
Derivative terms: Underline

2. Verb. Give extra weight to (a communication). "Her gesture emphasized her words"
Exact synonyms: Emphasise, Emphasize, Underline
Generic synonyms: Accent, Accentuate, Emphasise, Emphasize, Punctuate, Stress
Derivative terms: Emphasizing

3. Verb. Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.
Exact synonyms: Underline
Generic synonyms: Mark
Derivative terms: Underline

Definition of Underscore

1. v. t. To draw a mark or line under; to underline.

2. v. t. To draw a mark or line under; to underline.

Definition of Underscore

1. Noun. An underline; a line drawn or printed beneath text; the character (unsupported _). ¹

2. Noun. (music) A piece of background music. ¹

3. Verb. To underline; to mark a line beneath text. ¹

4. Verb. To emphasize or draw attention to. ¹

¹ Source: wiktionary.com

Definition of Underscore

1. [v -SCORED, -SCORING, -SCORES]

Lexicographical Neighbors of Underscore

undersample
undersampled
undersamples
undersampling
undersash
undersashes
undersaturated
undersaturation
undersave
undersaved
undersaves
undersaving
undersay
undersaying
undersays
underscore
underscored
underscores
underscoring
underscreened
underscrupulous
undersea
underseal
undersealed
undersealing
underseals
underseas
underseasoned
undersecretarial
undersecretaries

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