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What Is A Hyphen?

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Simple Definition: A hyphen is a small horizontal line used to join words together or to separate syllables within a word. Examples: "self-esteem" (joining words together) "un-der-stand" (separating syllables within…

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What Is The Meaning Of Symbol?

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Simple Definition: A symbol is a representation [something that shows or expresses something] of an idea, concept [an abstract idea], or object [physical thing] that stands for [in the place…

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What Is A Colon?

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Simple Definition: A colon is a punctuation mark (a symbol used in writing) that is used to introduce a list, explanation, or a quotation within a sentence. It looks like…

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