englishing.app
Interface Language
EN English BN বাংলা HI हिन्दी ES Español FR Français DE Deutsch RU Русский ZH 简体中文 JA 日本語
Content Language
Same as website language EN English BN Bengali HI Hindi ES Spanish FR French DE German RU Russian ZH Chinese JA Japanese
Login
Home Courses Vocabularies PDF Videos

🔍emphasis

noun
/ˈɛmfəsɪs/
empathy emphasize
emphasis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning emphasis synonyms and antonyms card — visual word comparison emphasis collocation card — common word combinations and phrases

Meaning

special importance or prominence given to something
special importance, value, or prominence given to something
Special importance, value, or prominence given to something; stress laid on a particular point or aspect.

Example Sentences

The teacher placed great emphasis on regular practice.

The teacher placed emphasis on the importance of regular study habits.

The speaker placed emphasis on sustainable development.

Example Expressions

place emphasis on

Synonyms

stress, importance, weight, significance, priority, focus, highlight
Entry 1
stress, importance, weight, significance, priority
Entry 2
stress, importance, focus, priority
Entry 3
stress, importance, weight, focus, priority, highlight

Antonyms

insignificance, triviality, de-emphasis, neglect, understatement, minimization, indifference, disregard, unimportance
Entry 1
insignificance, triviality
Entry 2
de-emphasis, neglect, understatement, minimization
Entry 3
neglect, insignificance, indifference, disregard, triviality, unimportance

Collocations

put emphasis, strong emphasis, emphasis on quality, emphasis added, place emphasis, give emphasis, emphasis on
Entry 1
put emphasis, strong emphasis, emphasis on quality, emphasis added
Entry 2
place emphasis, give emphasis, emphasis on

More Example Sentences

How much emphasis did you put to learn English?

How much emphasis did you put to learn American history?

Why is much emphasis given on grammar by the traditional system?

Why is much emphasis given on reading by the traditional system?

Related Articles

Related Vocabularies

luminary

A person who inspires or influences others, especially in a particular field.

pomposity

self-important behavior or exaggerated dignity

acumen

The ability to make good judgments and quick decisions, typically in a particular domain.

Salvation

deliverance from sin and its consequences; preservation from harm

convergence

The process or state of converging or coming together.

polysyllable

a word with more than one syllable

Explore More

All Vocabularies