What context can I use each word in?
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
emphasizing
Example
I want to emphasize that this is a crucial issue. [emphasize: verb]
Example
The speaker emphasized the need for immediate action. [emphasized: past tense]
underscoring
Example
The study underscores the importance of early childhood education. [underscores: present tense]
Example
The speaker underscored the need for collaboration among different stakeholders. [underscored: past tense]
Good things to know
Which word is more common?
Emphasizing is more commonly used than underscoring in everyday language.
What’s the difference in the tone of formality between emphasizing and underscoring?
Underscoring is generally considered more formal than emphasizing.
