What is the pronunciation of the word colon?
colon
noun
How to pronounce colon?
The word colon sounds like co-lon
/koʊ'loʊn/
What is the definition of colon?
nounthe basic unit of money in El Salvador; equal to 100 centavos
nounthe basic unit of money in Costa Rica; equal to 100 centimos
nouna port city at the Caribbean entrance to the Panama Canal
nouna punctuation mark (:) used after a word introducing a series or an example or an explanation (or after the salutation of a business letter)
nounthe part of the large intestine between the cecum and the rectum; it extracts moisture from food residues before they are excreted
What is the definition of colon?
- The colon is a punctuation mark consisting of two equally sized dots placed one above the other.
What is the function of the colon?
- The colon is used to introduce a list of items, a quotation, or an explanation.
How is the colon different from a semicolon?
- While the colon is primarily used to introduce a list or explanation, the semicolon is used to separate two independent clauses.
Can a colon be used in a sentence without a complete clause before it?
- Yes, a colon can be used to introduce a word, phrase, or fragment that explains or amplifies the preceding clause.
Can a colon be used after a verb?
- Yes, a colon can be used after a verb to introduce a quotation or a direct speech.
How is the colon used in time notation?
- The colon is used in time notation to separate hours from minutes.
What is an example of using the colon to introduce a list?
- I need to buy three items from the store: milk, bread, and eggs.
What is an example of using the colon to introduce a quotation?
- As Shakespeare once said: 'All the world's a stage.'
What is an example of using the colon to introduce an explanation?
- The reason is simple: we ran out of time.
Is the colon used in any other contexts?
- Yes, the colon is also used in ratios, biblical citations, and salutations in formal letters.
