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Definitions from the WebApostropheDefinition:A punctuation mark (') used to indicate the omission of one or more letters from a word, the possessive case, or the possibility of contraction. Sense 1: Omission of LettersNoun Example: The word "can't" uses an apostrophe to represent the omitted letter "no." Sense 2: Possessive CaseNoun Example: The dog's collar was bright red. Sense 3: ContractionNoun Example: "Don't" is a contraction where the apostrophe represents the omitted letters "o" and "no." Sense 4: Rhetorical DeviceNoun Example: The speaker's use of apostrophe brought life to the inanimate object in his speech. Sense 5: Apostrophe as CharacterNoun Example: In the play, "Romeo and Juliet," the character Juliet addresses Romeo's absent form using apostrophe. Related Products on Amazon: | ||||
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