+A **colon** (:) is a [punctuation](/wiki/punctuation) mark signaling anticipation. It often precedes a list, an explanation, or a direct quotation, creating a distinct pause within a [sentence](/wiki/sentence). It bridges ideas, offering a gateway to further detail.
+## See also
+- [Grammar](/wiki/grammar)
+- [Semicolon](/wiki/semicolon)
+- [Writing](/wiki/writing)
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