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Anonymous Posted 11 years ago
Grammar

Comma and semicolon

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Can you please tell me the purpose/meaning of comma and semicolon in word definition?

foxy ('f?ksi )

Definitions

adjective
Word forms: 'foxier, 'foxiest
  1. foxlike; crafty; wily; sly
  2. having the reddish-brown color of a fox
  3. discolored by brownish or yellowish stains, as the leaves of an old book
  4. (US) having the characteristic flavor of fox grapes (said of certain wines)
  5. (US, slang) attractive, stylish, etc.; specif., sexually attractive (used esp. of women)
Source: www.collinsdictionary.com

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Anonymous Can you please tell me the purpose/meaning of comma and semicolon in word definition? Semicolons set off alternative meanings; commas serve their normal purposes.

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  • Anonymous Can you please tell me the purpose/meaning of comma and semicolon in word definition?
  • Semicolons set off alternative meanings; commas serve their normal purposes.
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AnonymousCan you please tell me the purpose/meaning of comma and semicolon in word definition?
Semicolons set off alternative meanings; commas serve their normal purposes.
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