What Is A Hyphen?
Hyphens are the small lines (about half the size of a dash) which are written in the middle of the line. Hyphens connect words or parts of words to make a new word.
Newfoundland is so-called because the land was new-found.
Rana is the proverbial out-of-work writer.
They can also clarify which qualifier is modifying which word.
This is my ancient philosophy professor.
This is my ancient-philosophy professor.
Which is ancient: the philosophy or the professor?
Hyphens can attach a prefix or a suffix.
I plan to spend the post-exam period sleeping and playing computer games.
The group’s philosophy causes the individual to re-examine all aspects of their life.
Though they are buoyed by the thrill of inheriting the throne, the heir-apparent has a burdened life.
If, when using a prefix, you end up with identical letters beside each other, a hyphen will clarify the syllables so the reader knows how to pronounce the word.
We need someone to co-ordinate everyone’s schedules.
Do you have any anti-icing spray for the door lock?
Annie took some time to wind down and re-energize.