Meaning of em dash | Babel Free
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.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.