What is a Semicolon

A semicolon also indicates a break or a pause, but this break is stronger than
that indicated by a comma. At the same time, it is not final as the break indicated
by a full stop. It is easy to remember the function of a semicolon by looking it
since a semicolon looks like a comma over a full stop.

A semicolon is A semicolon is mainly used to combine two independent clauses

without the use of a coordinating conjunction; therefore, a semicolon can create
compound sentences.

I’ll visit you tomorrow; you can give me your final decision then.
She ran along the beach; the others followed her.
We also use a semicolon before words and terms such as however, therefore, in
addition, otherwise, etc. when they introduce a complete sentence. These words
are also generally followed by a comma.

Arjun is Indian; however, he lives in Canada.

Commas should be used to separate words and phrases; otherwise, the
meaning would be unclear.

Difference Between Comma and Semicolon

Definition
Comma is a punctuation mark indicating a pause between parts of a sentence
or separating items in a list.
Semicolon is a punctuation mark indicating a pause that is more pronounced
than that indicated by a comma.

Punctuation Mark
Comma is represented by ,
Semicolon is represented by ;

Pause
Comma indicates a pause between parts of a sentence.
Semicolon indicates a stronger pause than that of a comma.

Separating
Comma is used to separate different parts of the same sentence.
Semicolon is used to separate sentences.

Compound Sentences
Comma is used with the coordinating conjunction which connects the two
clauses.
Semicolon is used to connect the two clauses. No conjunction is needed.