English dictionary
hyphen
/'h/aI/f/@/n/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
noun
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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
Synonyms dashSource: WordNet 3.0
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A mark or short dash, thus [-], placed at the end of a line which terminates with a syllable of a word, the remainder of which is carried to the next line; or between the parts of many a compound word; as in <i>fine- leaved</i>, <i>clear-headed</i>. It is also sometimes used to separate the syllables of words.
Source: webster1913
verb
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divide or connect with a hyphen
ExamplesHyphenate these words and names.
Synonyms hyphenateSource: WordNet 3.0
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To connect with, or separate by, a hyphen, as two words or the parts of a word.
Source: webster1913