Comma

usgb/ˈkɑːmə/
noun

A symbol (,) indicating a pause in a sentence or separating things in a list.

Please put a comma after each item in the list.
Visual representation of "comma" - A symbol (,) indicating a pause in a sentence or separating things in a list

Often appears as...

  • separate with a comma
  • use a comma
Definition 1 of 3
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List Separator

Use commas to separate items in a list for clarity.

Illustration for List Separator
I packed apples, oranges, and bananas.
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Natural Pause

In conversational English, a comma often represents where you would naturally pause.

Illustration for Natural Pause
She walked in, looked around, and smiled.
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Avoiding Confusion

Commaseparate clauses to prevent misreading or confusion.

Illustration for Avoiding Confusion
Let's eat, Grandma!
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