In the following example, it can set off a list. In addition to adding emphasis, it also acts as an alternative to adding another comma when there are already too many. On your computer, you can achieve the en dash by using the following key combination: ALT+0150. The en dash gets its name from being about the length of the letter 'n'.Note: I fine that the em dash looks a tad obnoxious. On your computer, you can achieve the em dash using the following key combination: ALT+051. It also is about the length of the letter 'm'. The em dash get its name from being the longest line punctuating words and numbers.Unlike the effect of parentheses, which behaves like a quiet whisper or an aside, the dash creates a more abrupt interruption with dramatic effect. Both are used to replace commas, colons, and semi-colons in order to add emphasis or create the effect of a break in thought. It would not make sense to say: I attended the follow and up meeting.)įor more information on the Hyphen, please refer to a previous post - Hyphens and Adjectivesĭash – There are two kinds of dashes. The use of hyphens is called hyphenation. (I used a hyphen because 'follow-up' acts as a single adjective. The hyphen is a punctuation mark used to join words and to separate syllables of a single word. (I did not use a hyphen because the apple is both shiny and red.)Įxample: I attended a follow-up meeting. If you have any suggestions, please let me know.Here's an easy question that can help you decide whether multiple words acting as adjectives before a noun should be hyphenated:Ĭan you use the word AND between the words? If it using AND doesn't make sense, it's safe to use a hyphen.Įxample: I ate the shiny red apple. I’d really love to be a part of group where I can get responses from other knowledgeable people that share the same interest. Knew of any user discussion forums that cover the same topics talked about here? Wonderful blog you have here but I was curious if you one of my Tips of the Day last year titled “Up, Up and Away” ( ), I covered some words that began with “up” that were hyphenated and some that were
FOLLOW UP HYPHEN PATCH
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Steam generation capacity is going to ramp up considerably, but we have no idea how long the ramp-up period is going to be. I expect you to make a follow-up call today. “Fill up,” “follow up” and “ramp up” are two words when used as a verb, but hyphenated as nouns or adjectives.īoy, do I need a fill-up! Fill up the tank with super premium, please.
FOLLOW UP HYPHEN GENERATOR
He attempted to start up the generator by pushing the startup button on the startup date.Īnd of course there are a few exceptions: He used his best pickup line to try to pick up girls at the bar and take them home in his pickup truck. It took them all day to jack up that jackup rig due to the sandy seafloor.īecause the jailer did not lock up, the criminals escaped the lockup facility. I told her to clean up that mess in the microwave oven, but the cleanup crew ended up doing it for her. We let the pressure build up to 20,000 psi even though the buildup test was only supposed to go up to 15,000 psi. Start up (verb) startup (noun, adjective) The following expressions are two separate words when used as a verb, and one word with no hyphen when used as a noun or adjective:īuild up (verb) buildup (noun, adjective)Ĭlean up (verb) cleanup (noun, adjective) There are many compound words in our business that start and end in “up.”
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