English Dictionary
Definition highlight in British English
highlight
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
[transitive]
verb
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
/ˈhaɪˌlaɪt/
▪ danger, difference, difficulty, fact, importance, issue, need, plight, problem, weakness
Example
The case highlights the need for adequate controls on such experiments.
Example
The incident has served to highlight the problems of urban deprivation.
Example
Using contrasting colours will highlight the shape and dimensions of your room.
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to mark words on paper with a highlighter
