Meaning & Definition of Emphasis in English
English⟶
Emphasis
/ɛmfəsəs/
noun
1. Special importance or significance
- "The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis"
- "The room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents"
synonym:
- emphasis,
- accent
2. Intensity or forcefulness of expression
- "The vehemence of his denial"
- "His emphasis on civil rights"
synonym:
- vehemence,
- emphasis
3. Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g.
synonym:
- emphasis
4. The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch)
- "He put the stress on the wrong syllable"
synonym:
- stress,
- emphasis,
- accent
Examples of using
He put emphasis on the necessity for immediate action.
He put special emphasis on the problem.
He put special emphasis on the problem.