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Highlighted (adj) means marked or emphasized, often with colour, to draw attention. Example: “The highlighted words in the text are the ones you need to learn.”
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Marked or emphasized, often with colour, to draw attention.
"The highlighted words in the text are the ones you need to learn."
"Look for the highlighted route on the map to see where we are going."
"The highlighted sections of the contract need your signature."
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Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishMade to stand out, whether on paper, on screen, or in someone's hair.
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What does “highlighted” mean?
The word “highlighted” means marked or emphasized, often with colour, to draw attention. In plain terms, made to stand out, whether on paper, on screen, or in someone's hair.
How do you use “highlighted” in a sentence?
Here is “highlighted” used in a sentence: “The highlighted sections of the contract need your signature.”
What part of speech is “highlighted”?
“Highlighted” is an adjective.
Is “highlighted” a common word?
“Highlighted” is a fairly common word in modern English.
What is the difference between "highlighted" and "underlined"?
Both draw attention to text, but highlighted text is marked with a band of colour over or behind it, while underlined text has a line beneath it. Highlighting often emphasises whole passages, whereas underlining tends to mark specific words.
What is the difference between "highlighted" and "emphasized"?
"Highlighted" specifically suggests marking something with colour or a visual cue to draw attention. "Emphasized" is broader and can mean stressing something by any means, including tone of voice, bold text, or word choice.
When is "highlighted" used figuratively?
Beyond literally marking text with colour, "highlighted" is often used figuratively to mean drawn attention to, as in "the report highlighted several problems." Here it means something was emphasised or made prominent rather than actually coloured in.
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