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Dash for Dummies

noun

pronunciation: dæʃ

What does Dash really mean?

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Okay, so, let's talk about the word "dash." When we talk about "dash," we're not talking about the punctuation mark that looks like a small line or hyphen. We're talking about the verb "dash." When someone says "dash," they're talking about moving quickly or suddenly in a particular direction. Imagine you're in a race and you're running as fast as you can towards the finish line. That would be dashing!

But "dash" can also mean to destroy or ruin something. So, if you accidentally dropped a glass and it broke into tiny pieces, you could say that you dashed the glass to the ground. It's like saying you smashed or wrecked it.

So, in a nutshell, "dash" means to move quickly or suddenly, or to destroy or ruin something. It's a versatile word that can mean different things depending on the context it's used in. I hope that makes sense to you! Do you think you got the hang of it?


Revised and Fact checked by Jane Smith on 2023-11-15 01:41:23

Dash In a sentece

Learn how to use Dash inside a sentece

  • The rabbit quickly dashed across the field to escape the fox.
  • I need to dash to the store before it closes to buy some milk.
  • The rain began to fall, so we had to dash inside to avoid getting wet.
  • I will dash off an email to my friend to let them know about the party.
  • The chef will dash some salt and pepper onto the steak before grilling it.