Hyphenation of go-ahead

How to hyphenate go-ahead

Because it is a word with a single syllable, go-ahead is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.

go-ahead

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 8
Words Count: 2
Characters without spaces Count: 8

Haphenation done based on the Knuth-Liang word-division algorithm. The computed hyphenation pattern is: ahead

Definitions of go-ahead

go-ahead is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
Approval, agreement, or instruction to begin or proceed.
Example: You can start as soon as you get the go-ahead from the president.

Definition 1 as adjective

adjective
Progressive; exerting leadership.
Example: I work for a very go-ahead company that's always looking for new ideas.
adjective
Dashing; energetic.
adjective
Being a score which gives the scoring team or player the lead in the game.
Example: The pitcher gave up the go-ahead run in the top of the ninth inning.

Words nearby go-ahead

gnotobiotically
gnotobiotics
gnow
gns
gnu
gnus
go
go-about
(go-ahead)
go-as-you-please
go-ashore
go-back
go-between
go-by
go-cart
go-devil
go-down

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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.