comma
Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples
Pronunciation: US /ˈkɑmə/ · UK /ˈkɒmə/
comma means: The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.
noun
PUNCTUATION MARKA2
The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.
- Put a comma after the name.
- This sentence needs two commas.
- Did you forget a comma in your list?
BUTTERFLYC2
A butterfly with a small white mark shaped like a comma under each back wing.
- A comma rested on a leaf.
- We spotted two commas in the garden.
- The comma has a white mark beneath its wing.
Questions about comma
What does comma mean?
The mark , used to separate parts of a sentence or items in a list.
What is comma in other languages?
Türkçe: virgül · Español: coma · Français: virgule · Deutsch: Komma · Italiano: virgola · 日本語: コンマ
How do you pronounce comma?
In American English /ˈkɑmə/; in British English /ˈkɒmə/.
How do you use comma in a sentence?
Put a comma after the name. This sentence needs two commas.
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