dash

nounB1 · Intermediate

Run quickly for a short distance, or a small amount.

Meanings of «dash»

1 · noun

a straight line used to separate parts of a sentence

She put a dash between the two words.

2 · noun

a sudden quick run over a short distance

He made a dash for the last bus.

Similar: sprint rush bolt

3 · noun

a small amount of a liquid or seasoning

Add a dash of salt to the soup.

Similar: pinch splash drop

Translation

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«dash» in 17 languages

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ID Indonesia

JA 日本語

KO 한국어

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TR Türkçe

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UZ O‘zbek

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The difference between similar words

to move or act very quickly

hurrymove or act fast because you have little timeHurry up, or we will miss the bus.

rushhurry too much, often without careDo not rush your work; check it twice.

dashrun quickly for a short distanceShe dashed to the shop before it closed.

zoommove very fast, often with a loud noiseCars zoomed past us on the road.

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