Hyphen vs. Dash
Difference Between Hyphen and Dash
Hyphennoun
The symbol "‐", typically used to join two or more words to form a compound term, or to indicate that a word has been split at the end of a line.
Dashnoun
(typography) Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar).
Hyphennoun
(figuratively) Something that links two more consequential things.
Dashnoun
(colloquial) A hyphen or minus sign.
Hyphennoun
An enclosed walkway or passage that connects two buildings.
Dashnoun
(by extension) The longer of the two symbols of Morse code.
Hyphennoun
Someone who belongs to a marginalized subgroup, and can therefore described by a hyphenated term, such as "German-American", "female-academic", etc.
Dashnoun
A short run, flight.
When the feds came they did the dash.Hyphenverb
To separate or punctuate with a hyphen; to hyphenate.
Dashnoun
A rushing or violent onset.
Hyphenconjunction
Used to emphasize the coordinating function usually indicated by the punctuation "-".
Dashnoun
Violent strike; a whack.
Hyphennoun
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
Dashnoun
A small quantity of a liquid substance etc.; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon.
Add a dash of vinegar.Hyphenverb
divide or connect with a hyphen;
hyphenate these words and namesDashnoun
A slight admixture.
There is a dash of craziness in his personality.Dashnoun
Ostentatious vigor.
Aren't we full of dash this morning?Dashnoun
A dashboard.
Dashnoun
A bribe or gratuity; a gift
Dashnoun
A stand-in for a censored word, like "Devil" or "damn". (Compare deuce.)
Dashverb
(intransitive) To run quickly or for a short distance.
He dashed across the field.Dashverb
To leave or depart.
I have to dash now. See you soon.Dashverb
(transitive) To destroy by striking (against).
He dashed the bottle against the bar and turned about to fight.Dashverb
(transitive) To throw violently.
The man was dashed from the vehicle during the accident.Dashverb
To sprinkle; to splatter.
Dashverb
To mix, reduce, or adulterate, by throwing in something of an inferior quality.
to dash wine with waterDashverb
To ruin; to destroy.
Her hopes were dashed when she saw the damage.Dashverb
(transitive) To dishearten; to sadden.
Her thoughts were dashed to melancholy.Dashverb
(transitive) To complete hastily, usually with down or off.
He dashed down his eggs, she dashed off her homeworkDashverb
(transitive) To draw quickly; jot.
Dashinterjection
(euphemistic) Damn!
Dashnoun
distinctive and stylish elegance;
he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officerDashnoun
a quick run
Dashnoun
a footrace run at top speed;
he is preparing for the 100-yard dashDashnoun
a punctuation mark (-) used between parts of a compound word or between the syllables of a word when the word is divided at the end of a line of text
Dashnoun
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
Dashnoun
the act of moving with great haste;
he made a dash for the doorDashverb
run or move very quickly or hastily;
She dashed into the yardDashverb
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over;
Smash a plateDashverb
hurl or thrust violently;
He dashed the plate against the wallWaves were dashing against the rockDashverb
destroy or break;
dashed ambitions and hopesDashverb
cause to lose courage;
dashed by the refusalDashverb
add an enlivening or altering element to;
blue paint dashed with white
