Simple meaning
What does Punctuation mean?
punctuation means marks like . , ? and ! used in writing.
Dictionary definition
The marks used in writing, such as periods and commas, to show meaning and pauses.
Example sentences
Punctuation in a sentence
easy
A period is punctuation.
medium
Commas are punctuation marks that separate ideas.
hard
Good punctuation can make writing easier to understand.
Synonyms
Words like Punctuation
writing marksA simple description for punctuation.
sentence marksMarks that guide sentence meaning.
Antonyms
Opposite words
plain lettersLetters are not punctuation marks.
no markingNo marking can make writing unclear.
Word family
Punctuation word family
Base word
punctuation
verb
punctuate
To add punctuation marks.
adjective
punctuated
Marked with punctuation.
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What is punctuation?
punctuation means punctuation means marks like . , ? and ! used in writing.
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