item
Because it is a word with a single syllable, item is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofitem
- A distinct physical object.
Example: "Tweezers are great for manipulating small items."
- (by extension) An object that can be picked up for later use.
- A line of text having a legal or other meaning; a separate particular in an account.
Example: "In response to the first item, we deny all wrongdoing."
- (psychometrics) A question on a test, which may include its answers.
Example: "The exam has 100 items, each of which includes a correct response and three distractors."
- A matter for discussion in an agenda.
Example: "The first item for discussion is the budget for next year's picnic."
- Two people who are having a relationship with each other.
Example: "Jack and Jill are an item."
- A short article in a newspaper.
Example: "an item concerning the weather"
- A hint; an innuendo.
- To make a note of.
- Likewise
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