noun Download 🔗Share The punctuation mark ":". Examples : "My teacher said to use colons correctly: before a list or to explain something. " grammar writing linguistics language communication mark Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The triangular colon (especially in context of not being able to type the actual triangular colon). Examples : "Because I couldn't find the correct symbol on my keyboard, I used "colones" in my notes to represent the triangular colon notation in the chemical formula. " grammar writing linguistics communication Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A rhetorical figure consisting of a clause which is grammatically, but not logically, complete. Examples : "He spoke in colones; fragments of thoughts, yet not a full sentence. " grammar linguistics language Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A clause or group of clauses written as a line, or taken as a standard of measure in ancient manuscripts or texts. Examples : "The scholar carefully analyzed the ancient text, paying close attention to the length and structure of the colones to understand the original rhythm and intended meaning. " grammar linguistics writing literature archaeology history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share Part of the large intestine; the final segment of the digestive system, after (distal to) the ileum and before (proximal to) the anus. Examples : "The doctor ordered a colonoscopy to examine the patient's colones for any signs of disease. " anatomy organ body physiology medicine Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A husbandman. Examples : "Though uncommon now, in historical texts, we read of colones working the land for wealthy landowners. " agriculture person job Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share A European colonial settler, especially in a French colony. Examples : "The colones established a new school in the French colony. " history person politics nation world Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The currency of Costa Rica, divided into 100 céntimos. Examples : "I need to exchange my dollars for colones at the bank before my trip to Costa Rica. " world economy finance Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading
noun Download 🔗Share The former currency of El Salvador, divided into 100 centavos (cents), now replaced by the American dollar. Examples : ""Before 2001, El Salvador used colones, but now they use US dollars." " world nation economy finance history Chat with AIVocabulary GamePractice Reading