Semicolon (Noun)
Meaning
A punctuation mark (`;') used to connect independent clauses; indicates a closer relation than does a period.
Classification
Nouns denoting communicative processes and contents.
Examples
- I have visited many cities in my lifetime; Paris, France, is my favorite.
- The semicolon is often used to separate two independent clauses that are closely related in meaning.
- I have a big test tomorrow; I'm studying all night to prepare.
- The teacher explained the difference between a comma and a semicolon to the class.
- The author used a semicolon to connect the two independent clauses in the sentence.