Grade 7
(sem-i-co-lon) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a punctuation-mark" class="word-page__definition-link">punctuation mark that can be used to separate parts of a sentence which need clearer separation than would be shown by a comma

Example Sentence

A semicolon connects sentences.

Synonyms

punctuation-mark" class="word-page__definition-link">punctuation mark; punctuation; dotted comma

Antonyms

capital letter

Hear It! Say It! Write It!

semicolon
Hear It! Say It! Write It!