Dash: meaning, definitions and examples

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dash

[ dæʃ ]

^{Context #1}

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.

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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.

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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:

🇵🇹 traço

🇮🇳 डैश

🇩🇪 Strich

🇮🇩 garis

🇺🇦 тире

🇵🇱 kreska

🇯🇵 ダッシュ

🇫🇷 tiret

🇪🇸 guion

🇹🇷 tire

🇰🇷 대시

🇸🇦 شرطة

🇨🇿 čára

🇸🇰 pomlčka

🇨🇳 破折号

🇸🇮 pomišljaj

🇮🇸 strik

🇰🇿 сызықша

🇬🇪 ტირე

🇦🇿 tire

🇲🇽 guion

Word origin

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.