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Is hard-working hyphenated

Updated: 10/21/2022

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Yes, it is a compound adjective and should be hyphenated. In that context, 'hard' is an adverb modifying 'working'. If you do not hyphenate it, you are using two separate adjectives, 'hard' and 'working'.

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Is the word 'hardworking' hyphenated?

No, "hardworking" is not hyphenated.

What are the comparative and superlative of hardworking?

more hardworking, most hardworking

What is a simile for hardworking?

Hardworking as a dog or beaver cuz animals word hard or hardworking as a builder cuz they work hard to build houses and buildings?

How do you spell hardworking?

Hardworking is the correct spelling.

Is postoperative hyphenated or not?

It is not hyphenated.

How do you use hardworking in a sentence?

John is very hardworking

Is republication hyphenated?

No it's not hyphenated.

Is motorcycle hyphenated or not?

Motorcycle is not hyphenated

Is on the job hyphenated?

words are only hyphenated when they have a separate meaning when separated than they do when hyphenated

Is multifamily hyphenated?

Yes it should be hyphenated.

Why ants are called hardworking?

They are hardworking because they live and die to work.

Is the word non-alcoholic hyphenated?

It can be. Some words can be seen both hyphenated and non-hyphenated.

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