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hyphen vs dash

dash vs hyphen

hyphen and dash both are nouns.

hyphen and dash both are verbs.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
hyphen Yes No Yes No
dash Yes No Yes No
As nouns, hyphen and dash are synonyms defined as:
  • hyphen and 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
hyphen (noun) dash (noun)
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 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
hyphen (verb) dash (verb)
divide or connect with a hyphen 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
Difference between hyphen and dash

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