What does emphasis mean?
Emphasis means Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important..
Emphasis
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/ · noun
Meaning
Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important..
Definitions by Sense
- Special weight or forcefulness given to something considered important.
- Special attention or prominence given to something.
- Prominence given to a syllable or words, by raising the voice or printing in italic or underlined type.
- (phonology) The phonetic or phonological feature that distinguishes emphatic consonants from other consonants.
- (typography) The use of boldface, italics, or other such formatting to highlight text.
Example Sentences
He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.
Anglia TV's emphasis is on Norwich and district.
Put emphasis on the advantages rather than the drawbacks.
The second level of reading we will call Inspectional Reading. It is characterized by its special emphasis on time.
He used a yellow highlighter to indicate where to give emphasis in his speech.
Synonyms for emphasis
Antonyms for emphasis
Related Words
Word Forms
- emphases
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for emphasis?
Common synonyms include vehemence, accentuation, stress, accent.
What is the opposite of emphasis?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use emphasis in a sentence?
He paused for emphasis before saying who had won.
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