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Foundation level · Year 4 · free

dash

verb · Say it: DASH

What it means

Foundation

to run or move somewhere very quickly

When the bell rang, the children dashed out to the playground.

Similar and opposite words

Synonyms (similar meaning)

  • hurry
  • race
  • rush
  • sprint

Antonyms (opposite meaning)

  • amble
  • dawdle
  • stroll

More examples

  • I had to dash back home because I had forgotten my PE kit.

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