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quotation marks

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /kwoʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑrks/ · UK /kwəʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑːks/

quotation marks means: The written signs placed around someone's exact words, or around a word being discussed.

noun

QUOTING SYMBOLSB1

The written signs placed around someone's exact words, or around a word being discussed.

  • Use quotation marks around his words.
  • The title appeared in double quotation marks.
  • Have you forgotten the closing quotation marks?

How to use it: put something in quotation marks (Put her exact words in quotation marks.)

Similar words: quotes, inverted commas

Common phrases: in quotation marks, double quotation marks, single quotation marks

Questions about quotation marks

What does quotation marks mean?

The written signs placed around someone's exact words, or around a word being discussed.

What is quotation marks in other languages?

Türkçe: tırnak işaretleri · Español: comillas · Français: guillemets · Deutsch: Anführungszeichen · Italiano: virgolette · 日本語: 引用符

How do you pronounce quotation marks?

In American English /kwoʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑrks/; in British English /kwəʊˈteɪʃən ˌmɑːks/.

How do you use quotation marks in a sentence?

Use quotation marks around his words. The title appeared in double quotation marks.

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