Dashed: meaning, definitions and examples

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dashed

 

[ dรฆสƒt ]

Verb
Context #1 | Verb

movement away

To dash means to run or move quickly and suddenly. It often implies a sense of urgency or a hurried motion. The action can be physical, as in dashed down the street, or metaphorical, such as dashing off a quick note. The term is common in both formal and informal contexts to convey a rapid departure or movement.

Synonyms

hurry, race, rush, sprint.

Examples of usage

  • She dashed to catch the bus.
  • He dashed into the room to grab his jacket.
  • The dog dashed across the yard.
  • The children dashed into the playground.
Context #2 | Verb

emotion or energy

To dash can also mean to destroy or spoil something, especially in a metaphorical sense. For example, one might say that someone's dreams were dashed by bad news. This use of the term conveys a sense of disappointment or loss, representing a sudden change in a positive outlook.

Synonyms

destroy, ruin, shatter, squash.

Examples of usage

  • Her hopes were dashed when she didnโ€™t get the job.
  • The storm dashed all our plans for the weekend.
  • His confidence was dashed by the criticism.
  • The news dashed their hopes for a recovery.

Translations

Translations of the word "dashed" in other languages:

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡น tracejado

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ณ เคกเฅˆเคถ เค•เคฟเคฏเคพ เคนเฅเค†

๐Ÿ‡ฉ๐Ÿ‡ช gestrichelt

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ฉ garis putus-putus

๐Ÿ‡บ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ะฟัƒะฝะบั‚ะธั€ะฝะธะน

๐Ÿ‡ต๐Ÿ‡ฑ kreskowany

๐Ÿ‡ฏ๐Ÿ‡ต ็ ด็ทšใฎ

๐Ÿ‡ซ๐Ÿ‡ท pointillรฉ

๐Ÿ‡ช๐Ÿ‡ธ discontinuo

๐Ÿ‡น๐Ÿ‡ท kesikli

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ท ๋Œ€์‹œ๋œ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฆ ู…ูุชู‚ุทู‘ุน

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ฤรกrkovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฐ ฤiarovanรฝ

๐Ÿ‡จ๐Ÿ‡ณ ่™š็บฟ็š„

๐Ÿ‡ธ๐Ÿ‡ฎ ฤrtast

๐Ÿ‡ฎ๐Ÿ‡ธ strikamerki

๐Ÿ‡ฐ๐Ÿ‡ฟ ัั‹ะทั‹า›ั‚ั‹

๐Ÿ‡ฌ๐Ÿ‡ช แƒ“แƒแƒจแƒ•แƒ”แƒ‘แƒฃแƒšแƒ˜

๐Ÿ‡ฆ๐Ÿ‡ฟ xษ™tvari

๐Ÿ‡ฒ๐Ÿ‡ฝ discontinuo

Etymology

The word 'dash' comes from the Middle English 'dashe', which means to strike or thrust. This term can be traced back to the Old English 'dascian', meaning to dash or move suddenly. The usage of 'dash' in the context of running or hastening dates back to the 16th century, as indicated by literary sources from that period. Over time, the term evolved to encompass various meanings, including both physical movement and emotional impact. The current meanings of the word have been shaped by its usage in common language, literature, and even popular culture, leading to its recognition in both formal and informal contexts.

Word Frequency Rank

Position #7,869 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.