Meaning & use
Colon
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A punctuation mark (:) used to introduce a list, quotation, or explanation.
See it in a sentence
Use a colon before starting a list of items.
The report opened with a colon followed by three key findings.
A note on using this word
The anatomical sense (part of the large intestine) and the punctuation sense come from different Greek roots that happened to converge in English.
Another way to use it
2. noun
The main part of the large intestine, which absorbs water and forms feces.
The doctor recommended a screening to check the health of his colon.
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