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highlight

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪˌlaɪt]

Word

Learn how to use highlight in a sentence: 6 audio examples across 2 meanings.

Context: “education”

(noun) a part of something that stands out and is very important or exciting. Like when you read a book and some parts are the most interesting or fun, those are the highlights.

Example

The school's graduation ceremony was full of highlights, like the speeches and performances.

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There were no highlights in the movie; it was dull all the way through.

Example

What were the highlights of your summer vacation?

Context: “text emphasis”

(verb) to make something stand out or to give it special attention. You might highlight words in a book so they are easier to notice later.

Example

She highlighted the important dates in her calendar to remember them better.

Example

He didn’t highlight any of the key points, so he forgot what to study.

Example

Can you highlight the most important parts of the article for me?

How to pronounce highlight

Pronunciation: [ˈhaɪˌlaɪt]

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