Pronunciation: /ɪˈlɪpsɪs/
noun a set of three dots (...) indicating an omission in a text
A1 An ellipsis is a punctuation mark...
A2 The ellipsis in the text indicated a pause...
B1 She used an ellipsis to show omission in the quote...
B2 The author's use of ellipsis created a sense of mystery...
C1 The ellipsis at the end of the sentence left room for interpretation...
C2 The ellipsis in the document indicated missing information...
verb not applicable
A1 She ellipsised her speech by leaving out unnecessary details.
A2 The author ellipsised the story to make it more concise.
B1 The editor suggested ellipsising some paragraphs to improve the flow of the article.
B2 The director decided to ellipsis some scenes in the movie to keep the audience engaged.
C1 The poet masterfully ellipsised his verses to create a sense of mystery and depth.
C2 The historian used ellipsis to highlight the gaps in the narrative and provoke thought.
adjective not applicable
A1 The ellipsis symbol is three dots in a row.
A2 She used an ellipsis in her text message to show hesitation.
B1 The writer used an ellipsis to indicate a pause in the dialogue.
B2 The ellipsis at the end of the sentence left the reader wondering.
C1 The author's frequent use of ellipsis added a sense of mystery to the novel.
C2 The speaker's deliberate use of ellipsis created a sense of suspense in the audience.
adverb not applicable
A1 She walked slowly, ellipsis, with purpose.
A2 He hesitated, ellipsis, then finally made his decision.
B1 The team worked tirelessly, ellipsis, achieving their goal.
B2 The artist painted with precision, ellipsis, creating a masterpiece.
C1 The politician spoke eloquently, ellipsis, captivating the audience.
C2 The professor lectured passionately, ellipsis, inspiring his students.
pronoun not applicable
A1 I saw a movie yesterday. ... was really good.
A2 The teacher asked a question, but ... didn't know the answer.
B1 I wanted to tell you something, but ... forgot what it was.
B2 She looked at him with ... in her eyes, not sure how to express her feelings.
C1 The author used ... in the text to create a sense of mystery and suspense.
C2 The politician's speech was full of ... as he avoided directly answering the questions.
preposition not applicable
A1 She left the party early, ellipsis she wasn't feeling well.
A2 The cat chased the mouse around the house, ellipsis it eventually caught it.
B1 I wanted to go for a walk, ellipsis the weather was too cold.
B2 He tried to fix the car himself, ellipsis he ended up making it worse.
C1 The company decided to expand globally, ellipsis they needed to increase their market share.
C2 The professor discussed the theory in great detail, ellipsis she also provided practical examples.
conjunction not applicable
A1 I wanted to go to the store... but it started raining.
A2 She was tired... so she decided to take a nap.
B1 He didn't have enough money... therefore he couldn't buy the new phone.
B2 The team worked hard to meet the deadline... however, they still needed more time.
C1 The project was completed on time... despite facing many challenges along the way.
C2 The company decided to expand globally... consequently, their profits soared.
interjection not applicable
A1 Ellipsis! I forgot my lunch.
A2 Ellipsis... I'm not sure what to do next.
B1 Ellipsis, I think I left my keys at home.
B2 Ellipsis! Can you believe what just happened?
C1 Ellipsis, I need to take a moment to process this information.
C2 Ellipsis... I have no words to express my gratitude.
article not applicable
A1 She left the room abruptly, leaving behind an ellipsis of silence.
A2 The ellipsis in the text indicated that some information was omitted.
B1 The author used an ellipsis to create suspense in the story.
B2 The ellipsis at the end of the sentence left the reader wondering.
C1 The ellipsis is a powerful tool for writers to create dramatic effect.
C2 The ellipsis can be used to indicate a pause in speech or thought.
formal In formal writing, an ellipsis is used to indicate omitted words in a quote.
informal I used an ellipsis in my text message to show that I was trailing off...
slang She ended her sentence with an ellipsis to add a sense of mystery...
figurative The ellipsis in her speech hinted at a deeper meaning that was left unsaid...
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