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UK /ˈhaɪfn/
US /ˈhaɪfn/

A short dash used to join words or show a range.

We read pages 10-20 for homework.


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.