comma
Translation
comma
Examples
Use a comma to separate items in a list.
Use a comma to separate items in a list.
There should be a comma after 'hello'.
There should be a comma after 'hello'.
Grammar Patterns
((noun)) a punctuation mark (,) indicating a pause Put a comma after the introductory phrase.
Similar Words
Synonyms: (none); Antonyms: (none)
Etymology
From Greek 'komma', meaning 'a piece cut off', referring to a short clause cut off from a sentence.
Memory Tips
The shape of a comma ',' looks like a little hook that makes you pause briefly while reading.