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semicolons Definition and Meaning in English (semicolons definition)

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Semicolons definition: Semicolons are punctuation marks (;) used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a complex list.

Definitions of Semicolons

  1. 1noun

    Semicolons are punctuation marks (;) used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a complex list.

Example Sentences

formal

“Many writers struggle with the correct usage of semicolons.”

casual

“She used semicolons to separate the items in her detailed list.”

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Semicolons definition: Semicolons are punctuation marks (;) used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a complex list.
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'Semicolons' translates to 'semicolons' in English. Semicolons definition: Semicolons are punctuation marks (;) used to connect two independent clauses that are closely related in thought, or to separate items in a complex list.
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