noun
a punctuation mark used to introduce a list or an explanation
verb
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adjective
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adverb
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pronoun
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preposition
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conjunction
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interjection
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article
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The colon is an important part of the digestive system.
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I need to schedule a colonoscopy to check for any issues.
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I can't believe I have to drink that gross stuff before my colonoscopy.
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The colon in this sentence helps to separate different clauses.