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Can you use a hyphen in the word excitingly?
No, excitingly is one word so you would not use a hyphen in it.
Does the word horsedrawn have a hyphen in it?
The dictionaries that list it use a hyphen.
Do you need a hyphen in preworn?
It's not a word in the dictionary, so yes, use the hyphen.
Can you use a hyphen in a three syllable word?
Yes, you can use a hyphen in a three-syllable word to separate its component parts or to indicate a compound adjective.
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.
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.
Is there a hyphen in step mother?
Stepmother is one word. So, you do not have to use a hyphen. Similarly: stepfather, stepsister, etc.
Do you use a hyphen in the word postpone?
No. that is the way it is spelled: postpone.
Is the correct spelling grapefruit sized or grapefruit-sized?
The correct spelling is "grapefruit-sized" with a hyphen. When using a compound adjective to describe the size of something, it's standard to use a hyphen to clarify that the two words function together as a single descriptor.
Does reenroll have a hyphen?
No, "reenroll" does not have a hyphen. It is written as a single word without a hyphen, following the common practice of combining prefixes with verbs. Similarly, other words like "rebuild" and "rethink" also do not use a hyphen.
Does the word 'overemphasize' have a hyphen?
No. Neither overemphasize or overemphasis use hyphens.
Does the word 'outpatient' have a hyphen?
No. Through common usage, the words inpatient and outpatient no longer use the hyphen that characterized early spellings.
