underline
gb/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn/ us/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn/
A2
英語
~ 7400
語義
0件の語義
動詞
A2
action
1
draw a line under text
To draw a line under a word or words to show they are important or to mark them.
用法パターン：
to underline [a word/phrase]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes confuse "underline" with "highlight" and use them interchangeably. "Underline" specifically means drawing a line under text, while "highlight" usually involves coloring the background or otherwise marking text, especially on a computer. Another mistake is saying *"underline under the word"*; simply say "underline the word".
類義語
underscore (Slightly more formal; also used in computing, but can mean the same physical act of drawing a line under text.)
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highlight (Often means to mark text with color instead of a line; broader and more modern in digital contexts.)
対義語
erase (Opposite in the sense of removing marks from text instead of adding a line.)
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ignore (Opposite in intention: not marking or drawing attention to the text at all.)
コロケーション
underline a word
|underline a sentence
|underline in red
|bold and underline
|underline key points
|click underline
テーマ
writing
|education
|technology
|communication
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Please underline all the verbs in this paragraph.
- She carefully underlined the key dates in her notes.
- If you click this button, the program will automatically underline any spelling mistakes.
- The teacher told us to underline the title with a ruler.
- On the worksheet, the instructions say, "Underline the correct answer."
学習者向け例文
- Underline the new words in the text.
- I like to underline names in my notebook.
- The book tells you to underline the main idea.
- He used a blue pen to underline the sentence.
- At school, we often underline important information.
動詞
B2
action
2
emphasize or stress something
To show very clearly that something is important or true.
用法パターン：
to underline [the importance/need/fact] of [something]
よくある間違い：
Learners may think this sense always involves drawing a physical line. In this figurative use, nothing is drawn; "underline" simply means to emphasize or show clearly. Also, they may say *"underline about the importance"*; the correct pattern is "underline the importance of" or "underline how important it is".
類義語
emphasize (Most common general synonym; often slightly more neutral and used in speech and writing alike.)
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highlight (Suggests drawing special attention, especially to something positive or notable.)
対義語
downplay (Means to make something seem less important, the opposite of stressing its importance.)
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ignore (Means to pay no attention to something instead of calling attention to it.)
コロケーション
underline the importance
|underline the need
|underline the fact
|underline the point
|underline the problem
|further underline
テーマ
communication
|opinions
|business
|core_vocabulary
例文
- The recent floods underline the urgent need for better drainage systems.
- This report clearly underlines how serious the problem has become.
- Her success underlines the value of hard work and persistence.
- The incident underlined the importance of following safety procedures.
- These figures underline the fact that the company is growing quickly.
学習者向け例文
- The accident underlines how dangerous that road is.
- These results underline the need for more tests.
- His story underlines the importance of family support.
- The study underlines that exercise is good for health.
- This underlines why we must act now.
名詞
B1
entity
3
line drawn under text
A line under a word or words to show they are important or marked.
用法パターン：
to have/put [an] underline under [a word]
よくある間違い：
Learners sometimes say *"do an underline"* instead of "draw an underline" or "add an underline". They may also confuse "underline" (the line itself) with "underlining" (the general style or action of underlining).
類義語
underscore (In typography and computing, can refer to a similar horizontal mark; also the name of the '_' character.)
対義語
blank space (Refers to the absence of any line or marking under the text.)
コロケーション
single underline
|double underline
|red underline
|wavy underline
|bold and underline
|add an underline
テーマ
writing
|design
|technology
|communication
|education
|core_vocabulary
例文
- Use a double underline for main headings and a single underline for subheadings.
- In this document, links are shown with a blue underline.
- There is a red wavy underline under any word the spell-checker does not recognize.
- The teacher drew a thick underline beneath the correct answer.
- Remove the underline from the title to make it look cleaner.
学習者向け例文
- The link has a blue underline.
- I put an underline under my name.
- Please use a single underline for titles.
- There is a red underline under the wrong word.
- She drew an underline under the date.
文法
辞書形
underline
IPA
GB/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn/
US/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn/
音節・強勢
un - der - line （3音節）
Stress on 1st syllable (un)
活用形
Noun
- Base: underline
- Plural: underlines
Verb
- Base: underline
- 3rd Person Singular: underlines
- Present Participle: underlining
- Past: underlined
関連語
Forms
underlines
noun
underlining
verb
underlined
verb
Related words
line
noun A1
表現
underline the fact that
1/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn ðə fˈækt ðˈæt/
fixed phrase
formal
stress that something is true
To show very clearly that something is true or real.
例文
- This decision underlines the fact that the company is changing direction.
- The research underlines the fact that climate change is already affecting us.
underline the importance of
1/ˈʌndɚlˌaɪn ðə ɪmpˈɔɹtəns əv/
fixed phrase
formal
stress how important something is
To show very clearly that something is very important.
例文
- These statistics underline the importance of regular exercise.
- The teacher used this story to underline the importance of telling the truth.