Synonyms for

Dashed

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

Definition

Dashed means to run or move quickly.

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Common collocations

  • dashed hopes
  • dashed line
  • dashed off
  • dashed away
  • dashed to pieces
  • dashed courage
  • dashed off a note

Word family

verb dash
adjective dashed
adverb dashedly

Usage note

As an adjective, 'dashed' often implies a sudden, quick movement or a broken line. It can also be used informally as a mild expletive, similar to 'damn'.

Example sentences

  1. The rabbit dashed away when it saw the fox.
  2. She dashed to the door when the pizza delivery arrived.
  3. He dashed across the street before the light turned red.
  4. The horse dashed towards the finish line.
  5. The children dashed to the playground when recess started.

Quotes

  • Life is a game. We must keep playing the game. The more we play, the more we will understand the game of life. - Lailah Gifty Akita
  • We can't be afraid of change. You may feel very secure in the pond that you are in, but if you never venture out of it, you will never know that there is such a thing as an ocean, a sea. Holding onto something that is good for you now, may be the very reason why you don't have something better. - C. JoyBell C.
  • The only way to do great work is to love what you do. If you haven't found it yet, keep looking. Don't settle. - Steve Jobs

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