Associations to the word «Underline»

Wiktionary

UNDERLINE, noun. A line placed underneath a piece of text in order to provide emphasis or (in electronic documents) to indicate that it should be viewed in italics or that it acts as a hyperlink.
UNDERLINE, noun. The character _.
UNDERLINE, verb. To draw a line underneath something, especially to add emphasis; to underscore
UNDERLINE, verb. (figuratively) To emphasise or stress something
UNDERLINE, verb. (obsolete) To influence secretly.
UNDERLINE, adjective. Passing under a railway line.

Dictionary definition

UNDERLINE, noun. A line drawn underneath (especially under written matter).
UNDERLINE, verb. Give extra weight to (a communication); "Her gesture emphasized her words".
UNDERLINE, verb. Draw a line or lines underneath to call attention to.

Wise words

We should have a great fewer disputes in the world if words were taken for what they are, the signs of our ideas only, and not for things themselves.
John Locke