adj Uncommon

dashed

dasht

Dashed (adj) means made of a series of short lines with gaps between them. Example: “A dashed line on the road means you may overtake when it's safe.”

adj

Made of a series of short lines with gaps between them.

"A dashed line on the road means you may overtake when it's safe."

A dated, mild intensifier meaning "damned" or "extremely."

"That's a dashed nuisance, old chap."

How to Use Dashed

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishUsually describes a broken line made of dashes; in old-fashioned speech, it could also mean "very" or "damned."

When to use it

The "damned" sense now sounds distinctly old-fashioned or comic, evoking upper-class English speech of a bygone era.

Word Forms

more dashed comparative, most dashed superlative

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Rhymes for dashed

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Frequently Asked Questions

What does “dashed” mean?

The word “dashed” means made of a series of short lines with gaps between them. In plain terms, usually describes a broken line made of dashes; in old-fashioned speech, it could also mean "very" or "damned.".

How do you pronounce “dashed”?

“Dashed” is pronounced dasht (/dæʃt/ in IPA).

How do you use “dashed” in a sentence?

Here is “dashed” used in a sentence: “A dashed line on the road means you may overtake when it's safe.”

What part of speech is “dashed”?

“Dashed” is an adjective.

Is “dashed” a common word?

“Dashed” is an uncommon word in modern English.

How many meanings does “dashed” have?

“Dashed” has 2 distinct senses listed in this dictionary. The most common is: made of a series of short lines with gaps between them.