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comma

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑmə/ · UK /ˈkɒmə/

comma means: The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.

noun

PUNCTUATION MARKA2

The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.

  • Put a comma after the name.
  • This sentence needs two commas.
  • Did you forget a comma in your list?

Similar words: virgule, virgula, come, comma-point

Common phrases: add a comma, comma after something, comma between words

BUTTERFLYC2

A butterfly with a small white mark shaped like a comma under each back wing.

  • A comma rested on a leaf.
  • We spotted two commas in the garden.
  • The comma has a white mark beneath its wing.

Common phrases: comma butterfly, comma wings

Questions about comma

What does comma mean?

The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.

What is comma in other languages?

Türkçe: virgül · Español: coma · Français: virgule · Deutsch: Komma · Italiano: virgola · 日本語: コンマ

How do you pronounce comma?

In American English /ˈkɑmə/; in British English /ˈkɒmə/.

How do you use comma in a sentence?

Put a comma after the name. This sentence needs two commas.

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