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There are 2 meanings of the word Apostrophe.

How to pronounce apostrophe:

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Apostrophe - as a noun

Address to an absent or imaginary person

The mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a printed word

Example Sentences

"The apostrophe in "I'm" indicates a contraction."
"Please check your essay for correct use of the apostrophe."
"The book title should have an apostrophe after the 's'."
"In the word "can't", the apostrophe replaces the letter "o"."
"The possessive form of "dog" is "dog's" with an apostrophe."
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Word Game Points

Is APOSTROPHE a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, apostrophe is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

APOSTROPHE has a SCRABBLE points total of 17.

Is APOSTROPHE a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, apostrophe is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
APOSTROPHE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 18.

Is APOSTROPHE a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, apostrophe is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
APOSTROPHE has a WORDFEUD points total of 19.

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