underlined phrase

USAGE SUMMARY

'underlined phrase' is not a valid phrase in English.
It is not used to replace a word or group of words. You might use it if you are writing a document that requires you to highlight a particular phrase or words, such as an article or instruction manual. For example, "Follow the steps listed in the 'underlined phrase' to begin the installation process."

⚠ May contain grammatical issues

News & Media

Science

Wiki

Human-verified examples from authoritative sources

Exact Expressions

4 human-written examples

But if I find anything at all, it's usually a forgotten bookmark, dog-eared pages or an underlined phrase.

The Guardian - Books

In this canonical company, Johnson's copy of "The Unspeakable Confessions of Salvador Dali," open to the underlined phrase "there is no such thing as chance," reads like a vindication for the man once called "the most famous unknown artist in New York".

The New Yorker

For each linkage (i.e., the underlined phrase that is linked to a specific page) in Wikipedia, we can get a pair of surface form and entity.

Data Science and Engineering

Often you will be given options on changing an underlined phrase to improve the mechanics or style, usually with a "no change" option as well.

WikiHow

Human-verified similar examples from authoritative sources

Similar Expressions

56 human-written examples

Fittingly, Mr. Wallace has opened the artist's copy of "Moby-Dick" to pages where the underlined phrases include, "to be enraged with a dumb thing," "truth has no confines" and "the 'premium' of inner satisfaction".

The New York Times - Arts

As an author, Mayer-Schonberger says it's fascinating to see the five most underlined phrases in your book.

BBC

One paper, with a considerable amount of bolded words, underlined phrases, and numbered points was entitled Taking America Back, leaving one with the clear implication that we may have already slipped into a tyrannical abyss.

Huffington Post

Table  4 shows the coding of the underlined phrases into 6 groups of phrases.

BMC Medical Education

Patients and experts were also asked to underline phrases they thought would be difficult to understand; the underlined text was subjected to content analysis.

BMC Medical Education

As an author, should I feel that my work — punctuated with underlined phrases I chose deliberately not to emphasize — has been bowdlerized or enhanced?

The New York Times - Magazine

You can move to specific parts of the document by clicking on these underlined words or phrases.

TechCrunch

Expert writing Tips

Best practice

When referring to specific elements in a document or instructions, use the more common "highlighted phrase" if you want to emphasize the idea of selecting a piece of text for a certain purpose. However, if you want to specifically mention that the text is formatted by underlining, use the term carefully.

Common error

Avoid using "underlined phrase" as a general term for important or key phrases. It specifically refers to text that has been formatted with an underline. Prefer alternatives that emphasize importance rather than formatting.

Linguistic Context

The phrase "underlined phrase" functions as a noun phrase, specifically referring to a phrase that has been visually emphasized with an underline. While Ludwig finds it not valid, some examples demonstrate its use in contexts describing document formatting or referring to parts of text singled out for visual attention.

Expression frequency: Rare

Frequent in

News & Media

30%

Science

45%

Wiki

25%

Less common in

Formal & Business

0%

Encyclopedias

0%

Reference

0%

Ludwig's WRAP-UP

The phrase "underlined phrase" specifically refers to a piece of text emphasized with an underline. While the phrase is understandable, it's not as common as other ways to describe emphasis, and Ludwig AI does not validate it. Alternatives like "highlighted text" or "key phrase" might be more appropriate depending on the context, focusing on the purpose of the emphasis rather than just the formatting style. It is rarely used, so think twice before using "underlined phrase".

More alternative expressions

Phrases that express similar concepts, ordered by semantic similarity:

highlighted text

Focuses on the general act of marking text for emphasis, not necessarily underlining.

emphasized passage

Shifts the focus from a specific phrase to a larger section of text that has been given prominence.

italicized phrase

Indicates emphasis through the use of italics instead of underlining.

bolded phrase

Specifies the use of bold font for emphasis.

key phrase

Emphasizes the importance of the phrase rather than the method of highlighting it.

noteworthy statement

Highlights the importance of the phrase, suggesting it's worth paying attention to.

significant segment

Similar to 'emphasized passage', but can refer to sections of various lengths.

underlined word

Focuses on a single word instead of multiple words.

highlighted word

Focuses on a single word instead of multiple words and on the action of highlighting instead of underlining

important excerpt

Highlights the importance of the excerpt rather than the method of highlighting it.

FAQs

How can I refer to a key part of a document?

Instead of "underlined phrase", consider using terms like "highlighted text", "key phrase", or "noteworthy statement" to describe important sections.

Is "underlined phrase" grammatically correct?

While the phrase isn't inherently ungrammatical, it's less commonly used and can sound awkward. Ludwig AI suggests that it is not valid and should not be used.

What is a good substitute for "underlined phrase"?

Synonyms include "emphasized passage", "italicized phrase", or "bolded phrase" depending on how the emphasis is visually represented. If you're only focused in underlining, the closest alternative is "underlined text".

When should I use "underlined phrase"?

Use "underlined phrase" when specifically discussing a phrase that has been visually formatted with an underline. Otherwise, use a more general term for emphasis or importance.