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Dash: meaning, definitions and examples

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dash

 

[ dรฆสƒ ]

Noun / Verb
Context #1 | Noun

running

A quick run from one place to another.

Synonyms

bolt, rush, sprint

Examples of usage

  • I made a dash to the store before it closed.
  • She did a dash to catch the bus.
Context #2 | Noun

symbol

A horizontal line used to separate or connect words.

Synonyms

em dash, en dash, hyphen

Examples of usage

  • The dash indicates a pause or interruption in a sentence.
  • She used a dash between the dates in the document.
Context #3 | Verb

splash

To throw or cause to fall in small drops.

Synonyms

splash, spray, sprinkle

Examples of usage

  • He dashed cold water on his face.
  • The waves dashed against the rocks.

Translations

Translations of the word "dash" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น traรงo

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคถ

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช Strich

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ั‚ะธั€ะต

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kreska

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ใƒ€ใƒƒใ‚ทใƒฅ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท tiret

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ guion

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท tire

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์‹œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ุดุฑุทุฉ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรกra

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ pomlฤka

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ็ ดๆŠ˜ๅท

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ pomiลกljaj

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strik

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทั‹า›ัˆะฐ

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒขแƒ˜แƒ แƒ”

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ tire

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ guion

Etymology

The word 'dash' originated from Middle English 'dasshen' which means to strike or smash. It has evolved to represent a quick run or movement. The usage of 'dash' as a symbol to indicate a pause or connection in writing dates back to the 18th century. The verb form, meaning to splash or throw in small drops, has been in use since the 16th century.

See also: dashing.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #9,401 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.