Meaning & Definition of Comma in English
English⟶
Comma
/kɑmə/
noun
1. A punctuation mark (,) used to indicate the separation of elements within the grammatical structure of a sentence
synonym:
- comma
2. Anglewing butterfly with a comma-shaped mark on the underside of each hind wing
synonym:
- comma,
- comma butterfly,
- Polygonia comma
Examples of using
You can't replace the comma with a period in this sentence.
The Greeks invented the comma, not for their literature but for their actors, to warn them to take a deep breath in preparation of an upcoming long phrase; thus a comma represents a pause.
Tom is sad, as in German sentences he is often separated from Mary by a comma.