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semicolon
 

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Noun semicolon has 1 sense
  1. semicolon - a punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period
    --1 is a kind of     punctuation, punctuation mark

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Semicolon

Definition:

A semicolon is a punctuation mark (;) that is used to separate two independent clauses within a sentence. It can also be used to separate items in a list when those items contain commas.

Senses:

Sense 1: Punctuation Mark

Sense 2: Dividing Items in a List

Sense 3: Distinction in Writing Style

Usage:

Sense 1: Punctuation Mark

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: She used a semicolon to separate the two independent clauses in her essay.

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Sense 2: Dividing Items in a List

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: The grocery list included apples, bananas, and oranges; milk, eggs, and bread; and coffee, sugar, and butter.

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Sense 3: Distinction in Writing Style

Part of Speech: Noun

Example Sentence: The author's writing style was characterized by her frequent usage of the semicolon to create a distinctive, concise prose.

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