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en dash vs dash

dash vs en dash

en dash and dash both are nouns.

en dash is not a verb while dash is a verb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
en dash Yes No No No
dash Yes No Yes No
As nouns, dash is a hypernym of en dash; that is, dash is a word with a broader meaning than en dash:
  • en dash: a dash that is one-half the length of an em dash.
  • dash: 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
Other hypernyms of en dash include hyphen.
en dash (noun) dash (noun)
a dash that is one-half the length of an em dash. a quick run
the act of moving with great haste
distinctive and stylish elegance
the longer of the two telegraphic signals used in Morse code
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
a footrace run at top speed
en dash (verb) dash (verb)
break into pieces, as by striking or knocking over
add an enlivening or altering element to
hurl or thrust violently
cause to lose courage; to be daunted; to be scared away
run or move very quickly or hastily
destroy or break
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