Synonyms for

Dash

Verb / dæʃ / Another word for dash — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

to run or move somewhere quickly and suddenly

Synonyms & similar words

flash crash frightenoff frightenaway flair scareaway pall dart hyphen panache bolt scare smash sprint scareoff elan shoot scoot dah scud style daunt sprint bolt dart rush scamper gallop zip hurry race fly speed hasten run tear charge plunge barge stampede career

Synonyms by register

Formal

sprint hasten bolt career

Informal

run scoot bolt scramble leg it

Literary

flee scud career

Antonyms

linger crawl saunter amble stroll loiter

Common collocations

  • dash off
  • dash away
  • dash across
  • dash for
  • dash into
  • dash out
  • dash down

Word family

noun dash
verb dash
adjective dashed

Usage note

The verb 'dash' implies a quick, sudden movement. 'Dash' as a noun can refer to a small amount of something, like 'a dash of salt', or a punctuation mark.

Example sentences

  1. She dashed across the street to avoid the rain.
  2. He added a dash of cinnamon to the oatmeal.
  3. The cat dashed after the mouse.
  4. She dashed off a quick note before leaving the house.
  5. He dashed through the airport to catch his flight.

Quotes

  • Success is not final, failure is not fatal: it is the courage to continue that counts. - Winston Churchill
  • Don't watch the clock; do what it does. Keep going. - Sam Levenson
  • Believe you can and you're halfway there. - Theodore Roosevelt

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