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The rabbit made a quick dash under the fence.
What does Dash mean?
To run very quickly.
Dictionary definition
To run quickly for a short distance.
Example sentences
Dash in a sentence
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We had to dash to the bus stop before it left.
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Writers use dash to show sudden fast movement.
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What does dash mean?
Dash means To run very quickly.
Practice 2
Which choice is closest in meaning to dash?
The choice "sprint" is closest in meaning because dash means to run very quickly.
Practice 3
Which choice is the best antonym or contrast for dash?
The choice "crawl" is a strong contrast because dash means to run very quickly.
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WordDash.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningDash means To run very quickly.
ExampleExample: The rabbit made a quick dash under the fence.
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Word family
Dash word family
Base word
dash
verb
dashes
Runs quickly now or often.
verb
dashed
Ran quickly in the past.
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Hint for students
To run very quickly.
Common mix-up
Dash is not the same as crawl. Dash means to run very quickly.
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Read this model sentence: We had to dash to the bus stop before it left. Clue words: bus, stop, left. Underline clue words that show why dash fits instead of crawl. Now write one new sentence that shows dash without using the word dash. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show dash?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "We had to dash to the bus stop before it left." Why does dash fit better than crawl?
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