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apostrophe

noun

/əˈpɒstrəfi/

Meaning

A punctuation mark (') used to indicate possession or the omission of letters or numbers.

You need an apostrophe in the word 'children’s'.

mark, punctuation, symbol

letter, word

use an apostrophe, missing apostrophe, apostrophe rule

Sensitivity to light, especially abnormal sensitivity that may cause discomfort or damage.

a person who works on a ship; sailor

The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing...

A border between two countries; also a new area of knowledge or activity.

A hissing or hushing sound, especially in speech with 's' or 'sh'.

Rapid increase in numbers.