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Dashes

Noun / ˈdæʃɪz / Another word for dashes — explore alternatives below. For syllable breakdowns and pronunciation, see this word on Syllablesworld.

Definition

Dashes are short lines that are used in writing to separate things or to show a pause.

Synonyms & similar words

bolt scoot scud daunt dart panache flash sprint smash elan hyphen crash dah pall scare dash style shoot flair lines strokes slashes hyphens marks traces streaks stripes bars rules bounds dividers separators partitions segments sections divisions breaks pauses interruptions

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Example sentences

  1. She used dashes to separate the items on her shopping list.
  2. The chef added dashes of salt and pepper to the soup.
  3. The runner made a dash for the finish line.
  4. He added a dash of cinnamon to the apple pie.
  5. She used dashes to indicate a pause in her speech.

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