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exclamation mark

Also known as !, exclamation point, exclamative point, bang, factorial, shriek

punctuation mark (!) to show strong feelings

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An exclamation mark is a punctuation mark (!) used in writing to show that something is said with strong feeling or emphasis. It helps readers understand when a writer is excited, surprised, or wants to express something with intensity rather than in a calm or neutral way.

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Unicode character name: EXCLAMATION MARK
code: -.-.--
Unicode code point: 0021
Commons category: Exclamation marks
Unicode character: !
HTML entity: !

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The exclamation mark ! (also known as exclamation point in American English) is a punctuation mark usually used after an interjection, an exclamation, a noise to indicate strong feelings (e.g. surprise, humour, anger), a loud sound (e.g. Bang!), or to show emphasis. The exclamation mark often marks the end of a sentence.

A bare exclamation mark (with nothing before or after) is frequently used in warning signs.