Hyphenation of returning
How to hyphenate returning
Because it is a word with a single syllable, returning is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
- Syllables Count
- 1
- Characters Count
- 9
- Alpha-numeric Characters Count
- 9
- Hyphens Count
- 0
Definitions of returning
returning is defined as:
Definition 1 as verb
- verbTo come or go back (to a place or person).
Example: Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter.
- verbTo go back in thought, narration, or argument.
Example: To return to my story [...]
- verbTo turn back, retreat.
- verbTo turn (something) round.
- verbTo place or put back something where it had been.
Example: Please return your hands to your lap.
- verbTo give something back to its original holder or owner.
Example: You should return the library book within one month.
- verbTo take back something to a vendor for a refund.
Example: If the goods don't work, you can return them.
- verbTo give in requital or recompense; to requite.
- verbTo bat the ball back over the net in response to a serve.
Example: The player couldn't return the serve because it was so fast.
- verbTo play a card as a result of another player's lead.
Example: If one players plays a trump, the others must return a trump.
- verbTo throw a ball back to the wicket-keeper (or a fielder at that position) from somewhere in the field.
- verbTo say in reply; to respond.
Example: to return an answer; to return thanks; "Do it yourself!" she returned.
- verbTo relinquish control to the calling procedure.
- verbTo pass (data) back to the calling procedure.
Example: This function returns the number of files in the directory.
- verbTo retort; to throw back.
Example: to return the lie
- verbTo report, or bring back and make known.
Example: to return the result of an election
- verb(by extension) To elect according to the official report of the election officers.
Definition 1 as noun
- nounThe act of one who returns; a coming back.
Words nearby returning
- return-day
- returnability
- returnable
- returned
- returnee
- returnees
- returner
- returners
- (returning)
- returnless
- returnlessly
- returns
- retuse
- retwine
- retwined
- retwining
- retwist
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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.