However, most other prefixes don't require a hyphen – although you can usually use one if you wish. For example: Coexist, co-exist. It's acceptable but not required to use a hyphen when a prefix is followed by a one-syllable word, as in the word 'infrared' or 'infra-red.
How do you use coexist in a sentence?
Coexist in a Sentence ?
- The gangs hang out at different parks because they can't coexist at the same recreational area.
- Because my sister and I had to coexist in the same bedroom for four years, we were thrilled when we got our own rooms.
- The rivals find it hard to coexist in the same classroom.
How do you know if you should hyphenate a word?
Generally, you need the hyphen only if the two words are functioning together as an adjective before the noun they're describing. If the noun comes first, leave the hyphen out.
