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dashed

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/dæʃt/

(dash)

quick movement

Base Form	Plural	Present	3rd Person Sing.	Past	Past Participle	Present Participle	Adjective	Adverb
dash	dashes	dashes	dashes	dashed	dashed	dashing	dashing	dashingly

Etymology

Etymology Information

'dash' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'daschen,' where 'daschen' meant 'to strike or smash.'

Historical Evolution

'daschen' transformed into the modern English word 'dash' through Middle English.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to strike or smash,' but over time it evolved into its current meaning of 'to move quickly or suddenly.'

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

past tense or past participle form of 'dash'.

He dashed to the store before it closed.

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Adjective 1

having been dashed or broken into pieces.

Her dashed hopes were evident in her eyes.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:42