comma

/ˈkɑmə/
noun
  1. A punctuation mark (,) used to separate words, phrases, or clauses in a sentence.
    • She used a comma to separate the items in the list.
    • Please add a comma after the introductory phrase.
    • A missing comma can change the meaning of a sentence.
  2. A small, distinct pause or break in speech or music.
    • In music, a comma indicates a very short rest.
    • He read the poem with a natural comma after each line.
    • The speaker paused at the comma in the sentence.
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