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symbolUK /ˈhaɪfn/
US /ˈhaɪfn/
A short dash used to join words or show a range.
We read pages 10-20 for homework.
SYNONYMS
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OTHER MEANINGS
2. A sign showing subtraction in math.
5 - 2 equals 3.
3. A mark showing a negative number.
The temperature was -5 degrees.
4. A mark used to split a word at the end of a line.
The word was split with a - at the line break.
5. A mark showing a pause or a range between two things.
The store is open 9-5.