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When a word is continued on the next line eg
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The used of hyphens in ordinary word seems to have disappeared lately but can still be occasionally seen if two normally discreet words are used together.
eg blue-green, orange-yellow.
Note in this case, there is no space between the hyphen and the words. They for one made-up word.
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How many spaces do you leave in a hyphenated word?
There should be no spaces within a hyphenated word. For example: ex-husband.Note in the example that there are no spaces before and after the hyphen.
Is one half hyphenated?
Hyphenating is a matter of choice and what makes a sentence clearer; rules about hyphens leave some room for a writer's own judgment. For example, the question, 'Is one half hyphenated?" could be read as, 'Is one-half hyphenated?", or 'Is one half-hyphenated....' (A half-hyphenated what?). It is an oversimplified example, but it doesn't take much to confuse. Another example, 'English language learners...'; is this people from England learning a language or learners of the English language. The use of a hyphen, makes it clear, 'English-language learners...'The purpose of hyphenating is to overcome ambiguity.
Is well versed hyphenated?
No, "well versed" is not hyphenated when used as a phrase, such as in "She is well versed in the subject." However, when used as a compound adjective before a noun, it is often hyphenated as "well-versed," for example, "He is a well-versed expert."
Is high performance hyphenated?
No, "high performance" is not hyphenated when used as a noun phrase, such as "high performance is important." However, when used as a compound adjective before a noun, it is hyphenated as "high-performance," for example, "high-performance vehicle."
Is most likely hyphenated?
Most likely can be hyphenated as most-likely when used as a compound adjective before a noun. For example: "She is the most-likely candidate for the job."
Is well documented hyphenated?
Yes, "well-documented" is hyphenated when used as a compound adjective before a noun. For example, you would say "a well-documented study." However, when used after the noun, it is typically not hyphenated, as in "The study is well documented."
Is off-guard hyphenated?
No, "off guard" is typically not hyphenated when used as an adjective before a noun, but it can be hyphenated when used as a compound modifier. For example: "She caught him off guard" vs. "He was caught off-guard."
Is life size hyphenated?
No, "life size" is not hyphenated when used as a noun or an adverb. However, when it functions as an adjective before a noun, it is commonly hyphenated as "life-size." For example, you would say "a life-size statue" but "the statue is life size."
Is hard of hearing hyphenated?
The term "hard of hearing" is not hyphenated when used as a phrase. It is typically written as three separate words. However, when used as a compound adjective before a noun, it can be hyphenated as "hard-of-hearing," for example, "a hard-of-hearing individual."
How do you file alphabetically a hyphenated name?
When filing a hyphenated name alphabetically, you typically treat the entire hyphenated name as a single unit. For example, if you have "Smith-Jones," you would file it under "S" for "Smith" rather than separating it into "Smith" and "Jones." In cases where the hyphenated name is part of a larger name, you still prioritize the first part of the hyphenated name for alphabetical order.
Is overall hyphenated?
Yes, "overall" is typically not hyphenated when used as an adjective or adverb. For example, you would write "the overall quality" or "overall, the results were positive." However, if used as a compound modifier before a noun, such as "overall-performance evaluation," it can be hyphenated for clarity.
Is fun filled hyphenated?
No, "fun filled" is not typically hyphenated when used as a compound adjective after a noun. However, when it directly precedes a noun, it is often hyphenated as "fun-filled." For example, you would write "a fun-filled day" but "The day was fun filled."
