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underline Synonyms
Another word for underline
Choosing another word for underline depends on context, so the synonyms and similar words below are separated across 3 exact definitions and ranked by match strength.
• verb (Context 1)
To draw a horizontal line underneath a word or phrase in a text.
Usage Example
"The teacher asked the students to underscore all the unfamiliar vocabulary words in the passage."
Strongest
underscore
• verb (Context 2)
To emphasize, stress, or draw special attention to a fact, idea, or quality.
Usage Example
"The recent economic report serves to emphasize the urgent need for infrastructure investment."
Strongest
emphasize
underscore
highlight
stress
Strong
accentuate
reinforce
point up
• noun (Context 3)
A horizontal line drawn underneath a word or phrase, typically used to add emphasis or indicate a title.
Usage Example
"Please remove the underscore from the heading and use bold text instead."
Strongest
underscore
Opposites of underline
The opposite of underline shifts depending on context. Common opposites include:
overline
downplay
minimize
understate
overlook
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Wordmom. (2026). Synonyms for Underline. In Wordmom Thesaurus. Retrieved Nov 5, 2026, from https://wordmom.com/synonyms/underline