Homonym: colon (Punctuation)
A colon is a punctuation mark that looks like two dots stacked on top of each other (:). It is often used to introduce a list, a quote, or an explanation. For example, you might say, "You need the following items: apples, bananas, and oranges." The colon signals to the reader that more information is coming.
In addition to lists, colons can also be used to connect two related sentences. For instance, "She had one goal: to win the race." Here, the colon emphasizes the importance of the second part of the sentence, making it clear what the main focus is.