Hyphenation of close
How to hyphenate close
Because it is a word with a single syllable, close is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 5
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 5
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of close
- noun An end or conclusion.
Example: We owe them our thanks for bringing the project to a successful close.
- noun The manner of shutting; the union of parts; junction.
- noun A grapple in wrestling.
- noun The conclusion of a strain of music; cadence.
- noun A double bar marking the end.
- noun (travel) The time when checkin staff will no longer accept passengers for a flight.
- verb (physical) To remove a gap.
- verb (social) To finish, to terminate.
- verb To come or gather around; to enclose; to encompass; to confine.
- verb To have a vector sum of 0; that is, to form a closed polygon.
Words nearby close
- cloque
- cloques
- cloragen
- clorargyrite
- clorinator
- cloriodid
- clos
- closable
- (close)
- close-annealed
- close-at-hand
- close-banded
- close-barred
- close-bitten
- close-bodied
- close-bred
- close-buttoned
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What is hyphenation
Hyphenation is the use of hyphens to join words or parts of words. It plays a crucial role in writing, ensuring clarity and readability.
In compound terms like 'check-in', the hyphen clarifies relationships between words. It also assists in breaking words at line ends, preserving flow and understanding, such as in 'tele-communication'. Hyphenation rules vary; some words lose their hyphens with common usage (e.g., 'email' from 'e-mail'). It's an evolving aspect of language, with guidelines differing across style manuals. Understanding hyphenation improves writing quality, making it an indispensable tool in effective communication.