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semicolon Noun

— A semicolon is the sign ; used to mark a pause longer than the comma (,) but shorter than the period (.). A space is needed after the semicolon. Do not use a semicolon between a clause and a phrase, or a main clause and a subordinate clause.

semicolon

— noun a punctuation mark (';') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period

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