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| comma |
a punctuation mark (,). It is used to separate words, phrases, or other parts of a sentence or list, or to show a pause in speech. It is also used when writing numbers of one thousand or greater to mark off groups of three digits. |
| constant |
going on without a pause; persistent. [1/2 definitions] |
| continue |
to begin again after a break or pause. [1/4 definitions] |
| halt1 |
to stop or pause. [2/4 definitions] |
| hesitate |
to stop or pause because of not feeling sure. [1/2 definitions] |
| intermission |
a pause or stop between times of activity; recess. |
| prompt |
done immediately and without pause. [1/4 definitions] |
| stop |
to pause for a short visit during a course or journey (often followed by "at," "in," or "by"). [1/10 definitions] |
| well1 |
used during a pause in a conversation, or as the start of a sentence. [1/12 definitions] |
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