Difference between Dash and Dah

What is the difference between Dash and Dah?

Dash as a noun is any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar). while Dah as a noun is the spoken representation of a dash in radio and telegraph morse code.

Dash

Part of speech: interjection

Definition: Damn!

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Any of the following symbols: ‒ (figure dash), – (en dash), — (em dash), or ― (horizontal bar). A short run. A small quantity of a liquid substance; less than 1/8 of a teaspoon. A dashboard. One of the two symbols of Morse code.

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To run quickly or for a short distance. To leave or depart. To destroy by striking (against). To throw violently. To sprinkle; to splatter. To ruin; to destroy. To dishearten; to sadden. To complete hastily, usually with down or off.

Example sentence: While I'm driving, I've got speed, gear, lap time, water temperature, blood sugar, RPM, oil pressure. I've got car data and body data all together. It's all on the dash.

Dah

Part of speech: noun

Definition: The spoken representation of a dash in radio and telegraph Morse code.

We hope you now know whether to use Dash or Dah in your sentence.

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