dash — to run or move quickly and suddenly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to run or move quickly and suddenly
Pronunciation (IPA): /dæʃ/
Example Sentences
- My mom can dash to the store and back faster than a pizza delivery guy!
- The chef added a dash of humor to his cooking show.
- He dashed my dreams of becoming a professional couch potato.
dash
VERB[/dæʃ/]
to run or move quickly and suddenly
The child dashed across the street to catch the school bus.
The runner dashed to the finish line in the final seconds. (🏃 Run + ⚡ Fast → Dash)
He dashed across the bridge, crashed into the water, and made a huge splash.
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
Dash originated in Middle English around the 14th century, derived from Old Norse or Scandinavian roots meaning 'to strike' or 'to collide forcefully'. The word evolved from denoting a violent blow or impact to describing rapid, hurried movement.
Breakdown
The word developed from Middle English daschen (to strike forcefully) to modern English dash (to run or move hurriedly), with the semantic shift reflecting the energetic, forceful nature of rapid movement.
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📝Examples
“My mom can dash to the store and back faster than a pizza delivery guy!”
“The chef added a dash of humor to his cooking show.”
“He dashed my dreams of becoming a professional couch potato.”
“Students dash out of the classroom when the bell rings.”
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