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inoh

emphasis

/ˈɛmfəsɪs/

Meaning 1

Special importance or significance given to something.

“The teacher placed emphasis on the main ideas.”

Illustration of emphasis: Special importance or significance given to something.

Meaning 2

stress placed on certain words in speech

“She spoke with emphasis to make her point clear.”

Illustration of emphasis: stress placed on certain words in speech