Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
dashed
verb
dæʃt
Definition
A quick movement or action, often with a sense of urgency.
Examples
- She dashed to the bus stop just in time.
- He dashed off a quick email before the meeting.
- After hearing the news, he dashed out of the room in shock.
Meaning
In terms of movement, ‘dashed’ describes a hurried or sudden act. It can also be used to express disappointment or to indicate that something was done quickly without thoroughness.
Synonyms
- hurried
- rushed
- bolted
- flew
- sprinted
