Dash
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /ˈdæʃ/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Dash is a noun meaning (typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
Meaning
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
More Meanings
- (by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
- A short run, flight.
- A rushing or violent onset.
- Violent strike; a whack.
- A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
- (figurative, by extension) A slight admixture.
- (uncountable) Ostentatious vigor.
Example Sentences
Add a dash of vinegar.
Aren't we full of dash this morning?
When the feds came they did the dash.
There is a dash of craziness in his personality.
Word Forms
- dashes
- dashing
- dashed
Synonyms for dash
Depending on context, synonyms include rush, sprint, spurt, surge, thrust, blow.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hyphen, dah, style, flair, elan, flash.
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