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Definition emphasis in American English

emphasis noun

[countable/uncountable] noun
/ˈemfəsɪs/

▪ add, give, lay, place, put, shift

1

special importance or attention that is given to one thing in particular

Example

The main emphasis should be on quality rather than quantity.

Example

We place great emphasis on employee development.

Example

We should place greater emphasis on employee development.

Synonyms and related words
importance emphasis priority
2

the extra loudness with which you say a particular phrase, word, or part of a word so that people give special attention to it

Example

"I will not!" she said with emphasis.

Example

The emphasis is usually on the first syllable.

Synonyms and related words
emphasis accent stress
Definition emphasis in American English