Dash

Pronunciation: /dæʃ/

Definitions of dash

noun a small amount of something

Example Sentences

A1 I saw a dash of red in the distance.

A2 She added a dash of salt to the soup for flavor.

B1 The athlete made a dash for the finish line, winning the race.

B2 The chef used a dash of vinegar to enhance the flavor of the dish.

C1 The car made a dash across the finish line, breaking the speed record.

C2 The artist used a dash of yellow to brighten up the painting.

verb to strike or fling something with great force

Example Sentences

A1 The cat dashed across the room.

A2 She dashed to catch the bus before it left.

B1 The chef dashed some salt into the pot of soup.

B2 The athlete dashed towards the finish line with determination.

C1 The spy dashed through the dark alley to escape capture.

C2 The journalist dashed to the scene of the breaking news story.

Examples of dash in a Sentence

formal The runner made a quick dash to the finish line.

informal I need to make a quick dash to the store before it closes.

slang Let's make a dash for it before the rain starts.

figurative Her dreams were within reach, just a dash away from becoming reality.

Grammatical Forms of dash

• past tense: dashed
• plural: dashes
• comparative: more dash
• superlative: most dash
• present tense: dash
• future tense: will dash
• perfect tense: have dashed
• continuous tense: is dashing
• singular: dash
• positive degree: dash
• infinitive: to dash
• gerund: dashing
• participle: dashing

Origin and Evolution of dash

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'dash' originated from the Middle English word 'daschen' which meant 'to strike or hit'.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the meaning of 'dash' evolved to also include the idea of moving quickly or suddenly, as in 'dashing off'. It also took on the sense of adding a small amount of something, as in 'a dash of salt'.