Dictionary
un•der•score
Pronunciation: (
—v.un'dur-skôr", -skōr", un"dur-skôr', -skōr';
—n.un'dur-skôr", -skōr"), [key]
—v., -scored, -scor•ing,
—n.
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v.t.
1. to mark with a line or lines underneath; underline, as for emphasis.
2. to stress; emphasize:
The recent tragedy underscores the danger of disregarding safety rules.
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n.
1. a line drawn beneath something written or printed.
2. music for a film soundtrack; background for a film or stage production.
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