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Meaning of em dash | Babel Free

Noun CEFR B2

Definitions

The symbol (—) (used to demarcate a parenthetical thought or to indicate a break, or for emphasis); a one-em or long dash.

Equivalents

Čeština dlouhá pomlčka
Deutsch Geviertstrich
Español raya
Français tiret cadratin
Italiano lineetta emme
Nederlands heel kastlijntje
Polski pauza
Português travessão
Русский тире

Examples

“So now, no matter where it’s coming from or why, millions of people recognize the em dash as a sign of zero-effort, low-quality algorithmic slop.”

CEFR level

B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.

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