Hyphenation of hug
How to hyphenate hug
Because it is a word with a single syllable, hug is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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- Characters Count
- 3
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
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- Hyphens Count
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Definitions of hug
- noun A close embrace, especially when charged with such an emotion as represented by: affection, joy, relief, lust, anger, agression, compassion, and the like, as opposed to being characterized by formality, equivocation or ambivalence (a half-embrace or "little hug").
- noun A particular grip in wrestling.
- verb To crouch; huddle as with cold.
- verb To cling closely together.
- verb To embrace by holding closely, especially in the arms.
Example: Billy hugged Danny until he felt better.
- verb To stay close to (the shore etc.)
- verb To hold fast; to cling to; to cherish.
Words nearby hug
- huffingly
- huffish
- huffishly
- huffishness
- huffle
- huffler
- huffs
- huffy
- (hug)
- hug-me-tight
- huge
- huge-armed
- huge-bellied
- huge-bodied
- huge-boned
- huge-built
- huge-grown
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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.