✍ Примеры использования со словом hyphen

Here are some examples of using the word «hyphen» in English:

1. I need to insert a hyphen in this word to make it correctly spelled.

2. The hyphen is used to connect two or more words to create a new word with a different meaning.

3. The hyphenated word «well-being» means a state of being comfortable, healthy, or happy.

4. The hyphen is also used in compound adjectives to connect two or more words that describe a noun. For example, «high-quality» coffee.

5. In some cases, hyphens are used to avoid confusion or ambiguity in writing. For example, «re-read» instead of «read again».

6. The hyphen is also used in fractions to connect a whole number and a fraction. For example, «three-quarters».

7. Hyphens are also used in dates to separate the day from the year. For example, «January 1-5, 2024».

8. In some cases, hyphens are used to connect prefixes and suffixes to the base word. For example, «self-esteem».

9. The hyphen is also used to connect words in compound nouns. For example, «mother-in-law».

10. Some words have hyphens in their official names. For example, the United States of America.