COLONS Synonyms
There are 5 hypernyms of the word colons. (close relations)
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| commas | nounn | |||||
noun • a punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence • anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing | ||||||
| dashes | verb, nounv, n | |||||
noun • distinctive and stylish elegance • a quick run • a footrace run at top speed • a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text • the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • the act of moving with great haste verb • run or move very quickly or hastily • break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over • hurl or thrust violently • destroy or break • cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away • add an enlivening or altering element to | ||||||
| dots | nounn | |||||
noun • the United States federal department that institutes and coordinates national transportation programs; created in 1966 • a very small circular shape • the shorter of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code • street name for lysergic acid diethylamide verb • scatter or intersperse like dots or studs • distribute loosely • make a dot or dots • mark with a dot | ||||||
| semicolons | nounn | |||||
noun • a punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period | ||||||
| aspinwall | nounn | |||||
noun • a port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal | ||||||
| costa rican colon | nounn | |||||
noun • the basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos | ||||||
| el salvadoran colon | noun, adjectiven, adj | |||||
noun • the basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos | ||||||
