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.

returning

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 9
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 9
Hyphens Count: 0

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

Definitions of returning

returning is defined as:

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To come or go back (to a place or person).
Example: Although the birds fly north for the summer, they return here in winter.
verb
To go back in thought, narration, or argument.
Example: To return to my story [...]
verb
To turn back, retreat.
verb
To turn (something) round.
verb
To place or put back something where it had been.
Example: Please return your hands to your lap.
verb
To give something back to its original holder or owner.
Example: You should return the library book within one month.
verb
To take back something to a vendor for a refund.
Example: If the goods don't work, you can return them.
verb
To give in requital or recompense; to requite.
verb
To 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.
verb
To play a card as a result of another player's lead.
Example: If one players plays a trump, the others must return a trump.
verb
To throw a ball back to the wicket-keeper (or a fielder at that position) from somewhere in the field.
verb
To say in reply; to respond.
Example: to return an answer; to return thanks; "Do it yourself!" she returned.
verb
To relinquish control to the calling procedure.
verb
To pass (data) back to the calling procedure.
Example: This function returns the number of files in the directory.
verb
To retort; to throw back.
Example: to return the lie
verb
To 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

noun
The 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.