ellipses

[US]/[ˈelɪpsɪz]/
[UK]/[ˈɛlɪpsɪz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

n.the use of an ellipsis (...) to indicate omitted words or to create a pause in speech or writing; an ellipse; plural of ellipsis
v.to omit words from

Phrases & Collocations

using ellipses

ellipses indicate

ellipses added

ellipses create

ellipses suggest

ellipses pause

ellipses mark

ellipses show

ellipses omitted

ellipses convey

Example Sentences

she wanted to go to the beach, get some ice cream... just relax.

he considered a career in finance, law... even politics.

the restaurant offered pasta, pizza... a variety of options.

we could visit paris, rome... several european cities.

the project required research, analysis... careful planning.

she enjoys reading novels, short stories... poetry.

he plays guitar, drums... a little bit of piano.

the store sells shoes, clothes... accessories of all kinds.

they discussed the problem, potential solutions... possible outcomes.

the recipe calls for flour, sugar... a pinch of salt.

he's interested in history, archaeology... ancient civilizations.

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