Hyphenation of wink

How to hyphenate wink

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

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

wink

Syllables Count: 1
Characters Count: 4
Alpha-numeric Characters Count: 4
Hyphens Count: 0

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Definitions of wink

wink is defined as:

Definition 1 as noun

noun
An act of winking (a blinking of only one eye), or a message sent by winking.
noun
A brief period of sleep; especially forty winks.
noun
A brief time; an instant.
noun
The smallest possible amount.
noun
A subtle allusion.
Example: The film includes a wink to wartime rationing.

Definition 1 as verb

verb
To close one's eyes in sleep.
verb
To close one's eyes.
verb
Usually followed by at: to look the other way, to turn a blind eye.
Synonyms: connive, "shut one's eyes"
verb
To close one's eyes quickly and involuntarily; to blink.
verb
To blink with only one eye as a message, signal, or suggestion, usually with an implication of conspiracy. (When transitive, the object may be the eye being winked, or the message being conveyed.)
Example: He winked at me. She winked her eye. He winked his assent.
verb
To gleam fitfully or intermitently; to twinkle; to flicker.

Words nearby wink

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winkel
winkelman
winker
winkered
winkers
winking
winkingly

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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.