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Meaning of word emphasis from English dictionary with examples, synonyms and antonyms.

emphasis noun

Meaning : Special importance or significance.

Example : The red light gave the central figure increased emphasis.
The room was decorated in shades of grey with distinctive red accents.

Synonyms : accent

Meaning : Intensity or forcefulness of expression.

Example : The vehemence of his denial.
His emphasis on civil rights.

Synonyms : vehemence

Meaning : Special and significant stress by means of position or repetition e.g..

Meaning : The relative prominence of a syllable or musical note (especially with regard to stress or pitch).

Example : He put the stress on the wrong syllable.

Synonyms : accent, stress

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