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Hyphens are used to join or separate words, in order to make their meaning clearer. There are several principle uses:
- to split words that are too long, at the end of a printed line
- to separate letters in spelling (D-O-G) or syllables (syl-la-ble)
- to join prefixes (especially in the UK) where the meaning or pronunciation would be unclear (re-sign versus resign) or to proper nouns (pre-Columbian)
- to join multiple adjectives where one is intended to modify the other as an adverb, rather than apply to the noun (more-important reasons, versus more important reasons)
- to combine numbers to spell out fractions (one-half, two-thirds)
- to join joint surnames (Alex Hyde-White)
- to replace an "en dash" in such uses as date and number ranges (1950-1959) telephone numbers, and sports scores (14-7).
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Does the word horsedrawn have a hyphen in it?
The dictionaries that list it use a hyphen.
Can you use a hyphen in the word excitingly?
No, excitingly is one word so you would not use a hyphen in it.
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.
Does rehire have a hyphen?
It isn't in the dictionary, so it'd be best to use a hyphen.
Do you use a capital after a hyphen?
no
Do you use a hyphen when writing square-foot?
Yes, whenver using square-foot you should use a hyphen
Do you need a hyphen in preworn?
It's not a word in the dictionary, so yes, use the hyphen.
What is a hyphen and how do you use it?
A hyphen is a "dash" that we use to put a compound word together. Such as 24-hour clock or 42-foot.
What do you use in a range name instead of using a hyphen or a space?
In a range name instead of using a space or hyphen, use a?
When to use a hyphen?
After a prefix and before a suffix
Do you hyphenate reevaluate?
You would use a hyphen
Do you use a hyphen on the term long term?
no
