dashing vs spruce

dashing is not a noun while spruce is a noun.

Word	Noun	Adjective	Verb	Adverb
dashing	No	Yes	No	No
spruce	Yes	Yes	Yes	No

As adjectives, dashing and spruce are synonyms defined as:

Other synonyms of dashing include dapper, jaunty, natty, raffish, rakish, snappy, spiffy.

dashing (noun)	spruce (noun)
	any coniferous tree of the genus Picea
	light soft moderately strong wood of spruce trees; used especially for timbers and millwork

dashing (adjective)	spruce (adjective)
marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners	marked by up-to-dateness in dress and manners
lively and spirited

dashing (verb)	spruce (verb)
	dress and groom with particular care, as for a special occasion
	make neat, smart, or trim