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dash

[dæʃ]

dash Definition

  • 1to run or move quickly or suddenly
  • 2a small amount of something added to food or drink
  • 3a punctuation mark (-) used to separate parts of a sentence or word

Using dash: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "dash" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    She dashed across the finish line.

  • Example

    He dashed out of the room.

  • Example

    Add a dash of salt to the soup.

  • Example

    The recipe calls for a dash of vanilla extract.

  • Example

    Use a dash to separate clauses in a sentence.

  • Example

    The word 'self-esteem' is written with a hyphen or dash.

dash Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with dash

  • cut and dash

    to leave quickly and suddenly

    Example

    He cut and dashed from the party without saying goodbye.

  • to run towards something quickly and suddenly

    Example

    The kids made a dash for the ice cream truck as soon as they heard the music.

  • to write or draw something quickly and without much effort

    Example

    I'll just dash off a quick email to let them know I'm running late.

Origins of dash

from Middle English 'dasshen', meaning 'to strike'

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Summary: dash in Brief

The verb 'dash' [dæʃ] means to move quickly or suddenly, while the noun refers to a small amount of something added to food or drink, or a punctuation mark used to separate parts of a sentence or word. Examples include 'She dashed across the finish line,' 'Add a dash of salt to the soup,' and 'Use a dash to separate clauses in a sentence.' Phrases like 'cut and dash' and 'make a dash for' denote sudden movements, while 'dash off' means to do something quickly and without much effort.

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