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.
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He dashed out of the room.
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Add a dash of salt to the soup.
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The recipe calls for a dash of vanilla extract.
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Use a dash to separate clauses in a sentence.
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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.
make a dash for
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.
dash off
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'
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.
