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dash

Pronunciation: [dæʃ]

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Learn how to use dash in a sentence: 12 audio examples across 4 meanings.

Context: “movement”

(noun) a quick and sudden movement, like when you run very fast for a short distance. Imagine a cheetah sprinting after its prey; that's a dash!

Example

The rabbit made a quick dash to escape from the fox.

Example

The turtle didn’t make a dash; it moved slowly across the grass.

Example

Did you see the dog make a dash to the ball?

Context: “writing”

(noun) a short line used in writing to separate parts of a sentence. It can show a break in thought or connect ideas.

Example

I love reading books—especially mystery novels.

Example

The sentence was confusing because it didn’t have a dash where it needed one.

Example

Can you show me how to use a dash in a sentence?

Context: “movement”

(verb) to run or move quickly and suddenly, usually for a short distance. Think of running towards your ice cream before it melts!

Example

She decided to dash to the store before it closed.

Example

He didn’t dash to school; he walked slowly instead.

Example

Are you going to dash to catch the bus?

Context: “addition”

(noun) a small amount of something added to make it better, like a dash of salt in your soup.

Example

The recipe called for a dash of pepper to enhance the flavor.

Example

It didn’t taste good because there wasn't a single dash of seasoning.

Example

How much salt should I add—a dash or a spoonful?

How to pronounce dash

Pronunciation: [dæʃ]

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