Simple meaning
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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Word family
Emphasis word family
Base word
emphasis
noun
emphasis
Base form.
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What does emphasis mean?
Emphasis means emphasis means extra focus on something important.
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