Synonyms & related words for underscore

Find synonyms, related words, and the definition of underscore — including underline, emphasize, highlight, accentuate, punctuate, overemphasize. Dendril is a free visual thesaurus that shows them on an interactive map where stronger matches sit closer to the center — no signup, no ads.

Words related to underscore

Explore words related to underscore — words associated with it, words that go with it, and its nearest matches in meaning. Related words include reemphasize, underemphasize, underemphasis, exemplify, denote, downplay, illustrate, indicate. Click any word to make it the center of the map and keep exploring the web of connections.

Synonyms for underscore

Common synonyms for underscore include underline, emphasize, highlight, accentuate, punctuate, overemphasize, italicize, overstress — words that share a close meaning. Hover or tap any word on the map for its definition and part of speech.

Where does underscore come from?

The word underscore breaks down into 2 roots of Old English and Old Norse origin: under-, from Old English under (“beneath, below”); and -score, from Old Norse skor (“notch, mark”). Explore each root to see other English words built from the same source.