EMDASHES Synonyms
There are 3 hypernyms of the word emdashes. (close relations)
Definition of EMDASHES
Best Alternative Words for EMDASHES
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| dash | 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 | ||||||||
| hyphen | nounn | |||||||
noun • 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 verb • divide or connect with a hyphen | ||||||||
| mark | verb, nounv, n | |||||||
noun • a number or letter indicating quality (especially of a student's performance) • Apostle and companion of Saint Peter; assumed to be the author of the second Gospel • a distinguishing symbol • the shortest of the four Gospels in the New Testament • a reference point to shoot at • a visible indication made on a surface • the impression created by doing something unusual or extraordinary that people notice and remember • a symbol of disgrace or infamy • formerly the basic unit of money in Germany • a person who is gullible and easy to take advantage of • a written or printed symbol (as for punctuation) • a perceptible indication of something not immediately apparent (as a visible clue that something has happened) • an indication of damage • a marking that consists of lines that cross each other • something that exactly succeeds in achieving its goal verb • attach a tag or label to • designate as if by a mark • be a distinctive feature, attribute, or trait; sometimes in a very positive sense • celebrate by some ceremony or observation • make or leave a mark on • to accuse or condemn or openly or formally or brand as disgraceful • notice or perceive • mark with a scar • make small marks into the surface of • establish as the highest level or best performance • make underscoring marks • remove from a list • put a check mark on or near or next to • assign a grade or rank to, according to one's evaluation • insert punctuation marks into | ||||||||
| punctuation | nounn | |||||||
noun • something that makes repeated and regular interruptions or divisions • the marks used to clarify meaning by indicating separation of words into sentences and clauses and phrases • the use of certain marks to clarify meaning of written material by grouping words grammatically into sentences and clauses and phrases | ||||||||
