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    em dash
    /ˈem ˌdaSH/

    noun

    • 1. a long dash (—) used in punctuation.

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  2. www.merriam-webster.com › grammar › em-dash-en-dash-how-to-useHow to Use Em Dashes (—), En Dashes (–) , and Hyphens (-)

    Like commas and parentheses, em dashes set off extra information, such as examples, explanatory or descriptive phrases, or supplemental facts. Like a colon, an em dash introduces a clause that explains or expands upon something that precedes it.

  3. www.thesaurus.com › e › grammarWhat Is An Em Dash (—) & How Do You Use It? | Thesaurus.com

    Mar 8, 2022 · An em dash is a punctuation mark that can replace commas, parentheses, colons, and semicolons. Learn how to use it in different contexts and why it is more attention-grabbing than other punctuation.

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  5. www.scribbr.com › language-rules › dashesEm Dash (—) vs. En Dash (–) | How to Use in Sentences - Scribbr

    May 31, 2019 · Learn the difference between em dash (—) and en dash (–), and how to use them in sentences. Em dashes mark breaks or extra information, while en dashes indicate ranges or mean "to".

  6. www.thepunctuationguide.com › em-dashEm dash | The Punctuation Guide

    An em dash (—) is a punctuation mark that can replace commas, parentheses, or colons to enhance readability. Learn how to use em dashes correctly, avoid confusion with other marks, and format them with spaces or no spaces.

  7. www.grammarly.com › blog › why-you-should-love-the-em-dashEm Dash: When Should I Use It? | Grammarly

    What is an em dash? Use em dashes to set off parenthetical information. Use an em dash to set off appositives that contain commas. Use an em dash to bring focus to a list. Use an em dash to mark sharp turns in thought. How to type an em dash.

  8. punctuationmarks.org › em-dashEm Dash (—) When to Use an Em Dash (Long Dash)

    May 16, 2019 · An em dash is a long horizontal mark that can be used to introduce a list, set off an explanation, emphasize an idea, or show an interruption in speech. Learn how to type, space, and use an em dash correctly with examples and rules.

  9. grammarist.com › grammar › emdashEm Dash Usage and Examples - GRAMMARIST

    Learn how to use em dashes [—] to separate parenthetical phrases, clauses, appositives, modifiers, and expressions in your writing. Find out the rules, keyboard shortcuts, and examples of em dash usage.