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Hyphen

Verb / ˈhaɪfʌn / Another word for hyphen — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

A hyphen is a punctuation mark (-) used to separate or combine words or parts of words.

Synonyms & similar words

hyphenate dash dash minus separator connector link joiner divider splitter break interlink interconnect bond tie bridger

Example sentences

  1. I used a hyphen to join the words 'mother' and 'in-law' together.
  2. The phone number is written with hyphens: 555-1234.
  3. She used a hyphen to split the word 'unhappy' into 'un-' and 'happy'.
  4. The hyphen between 'twenty' and 'two' shows that they are connected.
  5. In the word 'co-worker', the hyphen separates 'co' and 'worker'.

Quotes

  • A hyphen is a poor substitute for a full stop, and a comma is a poor substitute for a semicolon. - John T. Walton
  • I'm really a big fan of the dash, I have to say. - David Sedaris
  • The hyphen is the most unbecoming of all punctuation marks. - Mignon McLaughlin

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