Hyphenation of command
How to hyphenate command
Because it is a word with a single syllable, command is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 7
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 7
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of command
command is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounAn order to do something.
Example: I was given a command to cease shooting.
- nounThe right or authority to order, control or dispose of; the right to be obeyed or to compel obedience.
Example: to have command of an army
- nounPower of control, direction or disposal; mastery.
Example: England has long held command of the sea
- nounA position of chief authority; a position involving the right or power to order or control.
Example: General Smith was placed in command.
- nounThe act of commanding; exercise or authority of influence.
- nounA body or troops, or any naval or military force, under the control of a particular officer; by extension, any object or body in someone's charge.
- nounDominating situation; range or control or oversight; extent of view or outlook.
- nounA directive to a computer program acting as an interpreter of some kind, in order to perform a specific task.
- nounThe degree of control a pitcher has over his pitches.
Example: He's got good command tonight.
- nounA command performance.
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo order, give orders; to compel or direct with authority.
Example: The king commanded his servant to bring him dinner.
- verbTo have or exercise supreme power, control or authority over, especially military; to have under direction or control.
Example: to command an army or a ship
- verbTo require with authority; to demand, order, enjoin.
Example: he commanded silence
- verbTo dominate through ability, resources, position etc.; to overlook.
Example: Bridges commanded by a fortified house. (Motley.)
- verbTo exact, compel or secure by influence; to deserve, claim.
Example: A good magistrate commands the respect and affections of the people.
- verbTo hold, to control the use of.
Example: The fort commanded the bay.
- verbTo have a view, as from a superior position.
- verbTo direct to come; to bestow.
Words nearby command
- comix
- coml
- comm
- comm.
- comma
- comma's
- commaes
- commaing
- (command)
- command's
- commandable
- commandant
- commandant's
- commandants
- commandatory
- commanded
- commandedness
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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.