Dashed

To run or move quickly or suddenly, To destroy or ruin something, To mark or decorate with short lines or dashes, To add a small amount of a liquid ingredient quickly

Dashed - Meanings

To run or move quickly or suddenly

Example: He dashed across the street to catch the bus.

Usage: informalContext: everyday conversations

Note: Commonly used to describe quick movements or actions.

To destroy or ruin something

Example: The heavy rain dashed our hopes of having a picnic.

Usage: formalContext: written or formal speech

Note: Often used in more serious or literary contexts.

To mark or decorate with short lines or dashes

Example: She dashed the paper with colorful patterns.

Usage: informalContext: creative or artistic settings

Note: Commonly used in arts and crafts or design contexts.

To add a small amount of a liquid ingredient quickly

Example: The chef dashed some olive oil into the salad.

Usage: formalContext: cooking or culinary contexts

Note: Frequently used in recipes or cooking instructions.

Dashed's synonyms

rushed

To move quickly or hurriedly towards a destination.

Example: She rushed to catch the bus before it left.

Note: Similar to 'dashed' but emphasizes speed and urgency.

bolted

To run away suddenly or quickly.

Example: He bolted out of the room when he heard the alarm.

Note: Suggests a sudden and swift movement, similar to 'dashed' but with a connotation of suddenness.

darted

To move suddenly and quickly in a particular direction.

Example: The squirrel darted across the road to avoid the oncoming car.

Note: Implies a quick and sudden movement, similar to 'dashed' but with a focus on suddenness and agility.

sprinted

To run at full speed over a short distance.

Example: The athlete sprinted towards the finish line, leaving the competitors behind.

Note: Refers specifically to running at top speed, similar to 'dashed' but with a focus on running fast.

Dashed expressions, common phrases

Dashed off

To do something quickly or hastily.

Example: I dashed off a quick email before leaving the office.

Note: The phrase adds the sense of speed and urgency to the action.

Dashed hopes

When one's expectations or dreams have been crushed or disappointed.

Example: Their dashed hopes left them feeling disheartened.

Note: The phrase conveys the feeling of disappointment or loss.

Dashed dreams

Similar to 'dashed hopes,' referring to dreams or aspirations that have been shattered.

Example: After failing the audition, her dashed dreams of becoming an actress haunted her.

Note: It emphasizes the personal nature of the aspirations being destroyed.

Dashed off to

To leave or go quickly to a place.

Example: She dashed off to catch the last train home.

Note: This phrase implies urgency in departing to a specific destination.

Dashed to pieces

To break or shatter into many pieces.

Example: The vase fell and dashed to pieces on the floor.

Note: It emphasizes the violent or abrupt nature of the breaking.

Dashed against

To strike or crash against something forcefully.

Example: The waves dashed against the rocks with great force.

Note: It describes the impact of one object against another with strength.

Dashed hopes of

To ruin or destroy the expectations or possibilities of something.

Example: The unexpected news dashed our hopes of a peaceful resolution.

Note: It specifies the subject or source of the dashed expectations.

Dashed everyday (slang) expressions

Dang

Used as a milder alternative to 'damn' to express frustration or disappointment.

Example: Dang it! I forgot my keys at home.

Note: It is a less harsh and more socially acceptable way to convey displeasure.

Darn

A euphemistic replacement for 'damn' used to express mild frustration or annoyance.

Example: Darn, I spilled coffee on my shirt.

Note: Similar to 'dang,' it is a softer version of a stronger expletive.

Dash it all

An old-fashioned way of expressing frustration, similar to 'darn' or 'damn it.'

Example: Dash it all, I can't believe I missed the bus again!

Note: This is a more formal and slightly outdated expression compared to other slang terms.

Dashed if I know

Used to express uncertainty or lack of knowledge about something.

Example: Dashed if I know where my phone is, I had it just a minute ago.

Note: It adds a sense of emphasis through the use of 'dashed,' similar to 'heck if I know.'

Darn tootin'

An emphatic way of saying 'absolutely right' or 'certainly'.

Example: You bet I'm excited for the concert, darn tootin'!

Note: The addition of 'tootin'' adds a folksy or playful tone to the affirmation.

Dash it

An exclamation of frustration or annoyance similar to 'darn' or 'damn'.

Example: Oh, dash it! I forgot to buy milk at the store.

Note: A more formal or slightly old-fashioned way of expressing annoyance compared to other slang terms.

Dagnabbit

A mild expletive used to express frustration or annoyance.

Example: Dagnabbit, I tripped over that darn root again!

Note: A whimsical and old-fashioned term conveying mild irritation.

Dashed - Examples

The dashed line indicates the boundary.

Please use a dashed line to separate the sections.

The sentence ended with a dashed punctuation mark.

Dashed grammar

Dashed - Verb (Verb) / Verb, past participle (Verb, past participle)

Lemma: dash

Conjugations

Noun, plural (Noun, plural): dashes, dash

Noun, singular or mass (Noun, singular or mass): dash

Verb, past tense (Verb, past tense): dashed

Verb, gerund or present participle (Verb, gerund or present participle): dashing

Verb, 3rd person singular present (Verb, 3rd person singular present): dashes

Verb, base form (Verb, base form): dash

Verb, non-3rd person singular present (Verb, non-3rd person singular present): dash

Syllabification and Stress

dashed Contains 1 syllables: dashed

Phonetic transcription: ˈdasht

dashed , ˈdasht (The red syllable is stressed)

Dashed - Importance and usage frequency

The word frequency and importance index indicates how often a word appears in a given language. The smaller the number, the more frequently the word is used. The most frequently used words typically range from about 1 to 4000.

dashed: ~ 3900 (Common).

This importance index helps you focus on the most useful words during your language learning process.

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