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underline vs underpin
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| underlineverb/ˌʌn.dərˈlaɪn/ | Meaning To draw a line under a word or sentence to make it stand out. | Goes with — | Example Please underline the new words in the text with a red pen. |
| underpinverb/ˌʌn.dərˈpɪn/ | Meaning to support something and give it a firm base, so that it can continue or succeed | Goes with underpin growth | Example Strong exports underpin the whole country's economic growth. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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