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KeyboardWarrior Posted 15 years ago
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When should you use a tilde in writing?

When should you use a tilde in writing?

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The tilde is used in Spanish over an n to make a separate letter ["ny" - originally used instead of a double "n"] I think some English writers use it to mean something like: varied. "favourite" ~ "favorite" - depends on BrEng ~ AmEng

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  • The tilde is used in Spanish over an n to make a separate letter ["ny" - originally used instead of a double "n"] I think some English writers use it to mean something like: varied.
  • "favourite" ~ "favorite" - depends on BrEng ~ AmEng
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The tilde is used in Spanish over an n to make a separate letter ["ny" - originally used instead of a double "n"]

I think some English writers use it to mean something like: varied.

"favourite" ~ "favorite" - depends on BrEng ~ AmEng
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