semi-quotes

A form of semi-quote — A single quotation mark, ('). This is often used for a quote within a quote, as in "Tom said 'What?'"

Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of semi-quote
verb
  1. indicativepresentsingularthird personthird-person singular simple present indicative of semi-quote
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APA

semi-quotes. (n.d.). In WatkinsX Dictionary. Retrieved November 4, 2026, from https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/semi-quotes

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Chicago

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