colon
Pronunciación: [ˈkoʊ.lən]
Palabra
Contexto: «punctuation»
(noun) a punctuation mark that looks like two dots stacked on top of each other. It is used to introduce a list, explain something, or separate parts of a sentence.
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I need to buy three things: apples, bananas, and oranges.
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I forgot to use a colon in my writing, so the list wasn't clear.
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Can you show me how to use a colon in a sentence?
Contexto: «anatomy»
(noun) a part of the digestive system that is responsible for absorbing water and getting rid of waste from the body. It's the last part of our intestines.
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The colon helps our body make sure we have the right amount of water.
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If the colon isn't working properly, it can cause stomach problems.
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What happens in the colon during digestion?
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