Hyphen vs. Dash

Hyphen vs. Dash — Is There a Difference?
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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.

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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.

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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 names

Dashnoun

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 water

Dashverb

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 homework

Dashverb

(transitive) To draw quickly; jot.

Dashinterjection

(euphemistic) Damn!

Dashnoun

distinctive and stylish elegance;

he wooed her with the confident dash of a cavalry officer

Dashnoun

a quick run

Dashnoun

a footrace run at top speed;

he is preparing for the 100-yard dash

Dashnoun

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 door

Dashverb

run or move very quickly or hastily;

She dashed into the yard

Dashverb

break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over;

Smash a plate

Dashverb

hurl or thrust violently;

He dashed the plate against the wallWaves were dashing against the rock

Dashverb

destroy or break;

dashed ambitions and hopes

Dashverb

cause to lose courage;

dashed by the refusal

Dashverb

add an enlivening or altering element to;

blue paint dashed with white