Semi-quote
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Semi-quote is a noun meaning A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'".
Meaning
A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'".
More Meanings
- A punctuation mark to indicate that the text is a semi-quote, i.e. a close paraphrase that uses some of the author's original words.
- To make a close paraphrase of a quotation, using some of its words.
- (informal) To modify a quote, adapting it to different circumstances but preserving the intent.
- A phrase that is a close paraphrase that uses some of the authors original words. For instance: "A fanatic is someone who will not change his mind or the subject of discussion," according to Winston Churchill.
Example Sentences
To semi-quote Shakespeare.
Instead of magnifying the damnation of those who follow not the truth (as the village understood it), she was content to semi-quote […]
Word Forms
- semi-quotes
- semiquote
- semi-quoting
- semi-quoted
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include semiquote, quote, doublequote, quotemark, quotes, backquote.
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