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noun a small amount of something

verb to strike or fling something with great force

• The runner made a quick dash to the finish line.
• I need to make a quick dash to the store before it closes.
• Let's make a dash for it before the rain starts.
• Her dreams were within reach, just a dash away from becoming reality.

noun a set of three dots (...) indicating an omission in a text

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• In formal writing, an ellipsis is used to indicate omitted words in a quote.
• I used an ellipsis in my text message to show that I was trailing off...
• She ended her sentence with an ellipsis to add a sense of mystery...
• The ellipsis in her speech hinted at a deeper meaning that was left unsaid...