apostrophe
Translation
apostrophe
Examples
Use an apostrophe for contractions like 'don't'.
Use an apostrophe for contractions like 'don't'.
The cat's toy is on the floor.
The cat's toy is on the floor.
Grammar Patterns
to use an apostrophe for ((sth.)) to employ the punctuation mark for a purpose Use an apostrophe for contractions.
Similar Words
Similar: comma, quotation mark (as punctuation marks)
Etymology
From Greek 'apostrophē' meaning 'a turning away', referring to the elision or turning away of a letter.
Memory Tips
It looks like a comma that has been lifted up from the baseline. Think of it as a 'flying comma'.