dash (Meaning)
dash (n)
distinctive and stylish elegance
a quick run
a footrace run at top speed
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
the act of moving with great haste
dash (v)
run or move very quickly or hastily
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
hurl or thrust violently
destroy or break
cause to lose courage
add an enlivening or altering element to
dash (v. t.)
To throw with violence or haste; to cause to strike violently or hastily; -- often used with against.
To break, as by throwing or by collision; to shatter; to crust; to frustrate; to ruin.
To put to shame; to confound; to confuse; to abash; to depress.
To throw in or on in a rapid, careless manner; to mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality; to overspread partially; to bespatter; to touch here and there; as, to dash wine with water; to dash paint upon a picture.
To form or sketch rapidly or carelessly; to execute rapidly, or with careless haste; -- with off; as, to dash off a review or sermon.
To erase by a stroke; to strike out; knock out; -- with out; as, to dash out a word.
dash (v. i.)
To rust with violence; to move impetuously; to strike violently; as, the waves dash upon rocks.
dash (n.)
Violent striking together of two bodies; collision; crash.
A sudden check; abashment; frustration; ruin; as, his hopes received a dash.
A slight admixture, infusion, or adulteration; a partial overspreading; as, wine with a dash of water; red with a dash of purple.
A rapid movement, esp. one of short duration; a quick stroke or blow; a sudden onset or rush; as, a bold dash at the enemy; a dash of rain.
Energy in style or action; animation; spirit.
A vain show; a blustering parade; a flourish; as, to make or cut a great dash.
A mark or line [--], in writing or printing, denoting a sudden break, stop, or transition in a sentence, or an abrupt change in its construction, a long or significant pause, or an unexpected or epigrammatic turn of sentiment. Dashes are also sometimes used instead of marks or parenthesis.
The sign of staccato, a small mark [/] denoting that the note over which it is placed is to be performed in a short, distinct manner.
The line drawn through a figure in the thorough bass, as a direction to raise the interval a semitone.
A short, spirited effort or trial of speed upon a race course; -- used in horse racing, when a single trial constitutes the race.
Synonyms & Antonyms of dash
Synonyms:
- spunk
- get-up-and-go
- liveliness
- muscle
- beans
- fire
- bounce
- oomph
- sap
- brio
- dynamism
- gusto
- vitality
- vivacity
- zeal
- zing
- verve
- strength
- starch
- ginger
- stamina
- power
- passion
- esprit
- snap
- hardihood
- spirit
- vim
- go
- zip
- moxie
Antonyms:
- powerlessness
- debilitation
- frailty
- torpidity
- delicacy
- debility
- feebleness
- faintness
- faintness
- powerlessness
- enfeeblement
- torpidity
- frailty
- debility
- exhaustion
- impotency
- disablement
- impotence
- prostration
- exhaustion
- infirmity
- impotence
- infirmity
- enfeeblement
- disablement
- impotency
- feebleness
- delicacy
- debilitation
- prostration
Synonyms:
- fitness
- sturdiness
- vibrancy
- vibrance
- animation
- health
- soundness
- wellness
- might
- huskiness
- animal spirits
- potency
- hardiness
- briskness
- spunkiness
- puissance
- virility
- fervor
- verdure
- brawniness
- sprightliness
- vivaciousness
- snappiness
- jauntiness
- élan
- metal
- main
- ardor
- spiritedness
- healthiness
- mettle
Antonyms:
dash Sentence Examples
- The runner made a dash for the finish line, fueled by adrenaline and determination.
- With a quick dash of seasoning, the chef transformed the bland dish into a culinary masterpiece.
- The children played a game of tag, darting around the playground in a frenzy of dashes and dodges.
- Raindrops began to dash against the windowpanes, heralding the arrival of a storm.
- She made a dash to catch the bus, narrowly making it before the doors closed.
- The artist used bold dashes of color to create a vibrant and dynamic painting.
- The cat made a sudden dash across the room, chasing after a stray fly.
- Despite his injury, the football player managed to make a dash for the goal, scoring a crucial point for his team.
- The detective made a dash through the crowded marketplace, pursuing the suspect through the maze of stalls and vendors.
- With a swift dash of his pen, the author completed the final sentence of his novel, bringing the story to a satisfying conclusion.
FAQs About the word dash
distinctive and stylish elegance, a quick run, a footrace run at top speed, a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllable
juice, drive, pep, punch,vigor, energy, life, vinegar, gas, spunk
tenderness, softness, listlessness, softness, listlessness, laziness, weakness, lethargy, sluggishness, indolence
The runner made a dash for the finish line, fueled by adrenaline and determination.
With a quick dash of seasoning, the chef transformed the bland dish into a culinary masterpiece.
The children played a game of tag, darting around the playground in a frenzy of dashes and dodges.
Raindrops began to dash against the windowpanes, heralding the arrival of a storm.
