Definitions
There are 12 meanings of the word
Dashes.
Dashes - as a noun
Distinctive and stylish elegance
Example: "He wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
elanflairpanachestyleA quick run
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
sprintHypernyms (Closely Related)
runrunningHyponyms (Broadly Related)
A footrace run at top speed
Example: "He is preparing for the 100-yard dash"
A punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hyphenHypernyms (Closely Related)
punctuationpunctuation markHyponyms (Broadly Related)
The act of moving with great haste
Example: "He made a dash for the door"
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boltDashes - as a verb
Run or move very quickly or hastily
Example: "She dashed into the yard"
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dartflashscootscudshootHypernyms (Closely Related)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerushrush alongspeedstep on itHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
Example: "Smash a plate"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
smashHypernyms (Closely Related)
breakHyponyms (Broadly Related)
Hurl or thrust violently
Example: "He dashed the plate against the wall"
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crashDestroy or break
Example: "Dashed ambitions and hopes"
Cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
Example: "Dashed by the refusal"
Synonyms (Exact Relations)
dauntfrighten awayfrighten offpallscarescare awayscare offAdd an enlivening or altering element to
Example: "Blue paint dashed with white"
Example Sentences
"She added a few dashes of salt to the soup."
"The recipe called for two dashes of vanilla extract."
"Please use dashes to separate the dates on the form."
"He used dashes to indicate pauses in his writing."
"The book's pages were filled with dashes of humor."
Word Game Points
Is DASHES a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, dashes is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
DASHES has a SCRABBLE points total of 10.
Is DASHES a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, dashes is valid for Words With Friends
Valid WordDASHES has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 9.
Is DASHES a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, dashes is valid for WordFeud
Valid WordDASHES has a WORDFEUD points total of 10.
