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When should you use hyphen when representing years?
You should use a hyphen to represent years with more than two digits that end in a number other than zero, such as twenty-seven and one hundred and thirty-three. The hyphen is only used between the last two digits.
What is the difference between the purpose of a dash and a hyphen?
A dash is used to connect two phrases; a hyphen is used to connect two words. Here are some examples. I use a hyphen for the compound word anti-matter. I use a dash to create a break in the flow of my sentence -- if you know what I mean.
What hyphen is a special type of hyphen that prevents two words separated by a hyphen from splitting at end of a line?
It Is A Special Hyphen
A hyphen is correct for high-quality care but do you need a hyphen in highest quality care?
Since you're changing it into a superlative, you're definitely going to use two separate words, so no hyphen is necessary.
Is laid back wrong does it always have to be laid-back?
actually, by eliminating the hyphen we actually use these words as if they were two separate ones hence, the use of hyphen amalgamate them into one single phrase.
Does the word horsedrawn have a hyphen in it?
The dictionaries that list it use a hyphen.
What is the hyphen that prevents two words separated by a hyphen from splitting at the end of a line?
Non-breaking hyphen
Did you put a hyphen between the words hard and working?
Yes. "Hard-working" is a compound adjective, and therefore requires a hyphen between the two words. It is also correct to omit the hyphen and use the single word, "hardworking."
Can you use a hyphen in the word excitingly?
No, excitingly is one word so you would not use a hyphen in it.
What is is a special type of hyphen that prevents two words separated by a hyphen from splitting at the end of a line?
Nonbreaking Hyphen
Should homegoing be two words or hyphenated?
Use the hyphen or run them together as one word.
Do you use a hyphen when writing square feet?
You do not use a hyphen when writing square feet. Using a hyphen would make it one word which should not be the case.
