comma
Translation
comma
Examples
Use a comma to separate items in a list.
Use a comma to separate items in a list.
There was a brief comma in the conversation.
There was a brief pause in the conversation.
Grammar Patterns
((a/the ~)) a punctuation mark indicating a pause. Use a comma to separate items in a list.
Similar Words
Synonyms: pause, break, juncture
Etymology
From Greek 'komma', meaning 'a piece cut off', referring to a clause cut off from a sentence.
Memory Tips
Think of it as a small 'hook' that briefly pauses the flow of a sentence.