colon
Prononciation : [ˈkoʊ.lən]
Mot
Contexte : « 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?
Contexte : « 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.
Exemple
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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