Dash

In a broader sense, "to dash" means to move with sudden speed. It’s the frantic energy of dashing to catch a bus or the purposeful stride of a "mad dash" during a holiday sale. In every physical context, a dash implies that time is of the essence.

In typography and grammar, the dash is a powerful tool for clarity and style. However, many writers confuse its two primary forms: In a broader sense, "to dash" means to

Slightly wider than a hyphen, the en dash is used to represent a range of values, such as "1990–2000" or "Pages 10–20." In a broader sense