Hyphenation of friendly
How to hyphenate friendly
Because it is a word with a single syllable, friendly is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 8
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 8
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of friendly
friendly is defined as:
Definition 1 as noun
- nounA game which is of no consequence in terms of ranking, betting etc.
Example: This match is merely a friendly, so don't worry too much about it.
- nounA person or entity on the same side in a conflict.
Definition 1 as adjective
- adjectiveGenerally warm, approachable and easy to relate with in character.
Example: Your cat seems very friendly.
- adjectiveInviting, characteristic of friendliness.
Example: He gave a friendly smile.
- adjectiveHaving an easy or accepting relationship with something.
Example: a dog-friendly café
- adjectiveWithout any hostility.
Example: a friendly competition
- adjectivePromoting the good of any person; favourable; propitious.
Example: a friendly breeze or gale
- adjectiveOf or pertaining to friendlies (friendly noun sense 2, below). Also applied to other bipolar confrontations, such as team sports
Example: The soldier was killed by friendly fire.
- adjectiveBeing or relating to two or more natural numbers with a common abundancy.
Example: friendly
- adjective(in compounds) Compatible with, or not damaging to (the compounded noun).
Example: Organic farms only use soil-friendly fertilisers.
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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.