Definition

A part of something that is made brighter or more noticeable, often used to refer to a specific area that stands out due to color or brightness.

Example

The highlighting on her hair made it look vibrant and full of life.

Conversation

I love the way your hair looks with those highlighting effects.

Thanks! I just got them done last week.

They really brighten up your face; I might try highlighting mine too.

You should! It's a fun change for summer.

Synonyms & Antonyms

Definition

To make something stand out or be more noticeable, often by marking it in a special way.

Example

She is highlighting the important points in her notes for the exam.

Tense Forms

Conversation

I started highlighting important parts of my notes to study better.

That's a great idea! It really helps with retention.

Yeah, I feel like highlighting makes it easier to review later.

Root Explanation

Highlighting → It is formed from "high" (from Old English "hēah", meaning tall or elevated) and "light" (from Old English "leoht", meaning brightness or illumination) combined with the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process). The word "highlighting" refers to the action of making something stand out or more visible, often by adding brightness or emphasis.

Memory Tip

Think of making something 'tall' or 'elevated' ('high') and 'bright' ('light') to remember that 'highlighting' means to make something stand out.

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