Pronunciation: /dæʃt/
verb to run or move quickly or suddenly in a particular direction
A1 She dashed to catch the bus before it left.
A2 The cat dashed across the room chasing a toy.
B1 He dashed off a quick email before heading to the meeting.
B2 The chef dashed some salt into the boiling water for flavor.
C1 The athlete dashed past the finish line, winning the race.
C2 The journalist dashed to the scene to report on the breaking news.
adjective moving or acting quickly
A1 The dashed line on the map shows the walking route.
A2 She dashed to catch the bus before it left.
B1 The dashed hopes of finding a solution left them feeling defeated.
B2 The dashed dreams of becoming a professional athlete motivated him to work harder.
C1 The dashed expectations of a quick resolution led to frustration among the team members.
C2 The dashed hopes of a peaceful resolution to the conflict left everyone feeling hopeless.
formal The runner dashed across the finish line, breaking the record.
informal I dashed to the store before it closed to grab some snacks.
slang She dashed out of the party as soon as her ex walked in.
figurative His hopes of winning the competition were dashed when he fell during the final round.
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