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
1
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."
2
A dated, mild intensifier meaning "damned" or "extremely."
"That's a dashed nuisance, old chap."
How to use dashed
Learner’s notesIn 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.
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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.
