WordHive Learning Dictionary

Emphasis

noun

Emphasis means extra focus on something important.

8 letters 3 syllables

What does Emphasis mean?

Emphasis means extra focus on something important.

Dictionary definition

Special importance given to one part of something.

Example sentences

Emphasis in a sentence

easy

In class, we used emphasis in a reading activity.

medium

The teacher asked us to explain emphasis in our own words.

hard

Our project showed how emphasis helps organize stronger academic thinking.

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Emphasis

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emphasis

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Synonyms

Words like Emphasis

methodUse for an organized way to do work.
approachUse for how you begin or handle a task.
Antonyms

Opposite words

confusionUse when ideas are unclear.
guessUse when no clear reasoning is given.
Synonym practice

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Word family

Emphasis word family

Base word

emphasis

noun

emphasis

Base form.

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