Conjugation

Dash off

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Regular verb, phrasal verb.

  • Phrasal verb: off

    Only dash changes; off stays the same: dashed off, dashed off.

In speech, the helping verbs shorten: I’m, he’s, we’re, I’ve, I’ll, I’d.

Newbie

Enough to talk about now, the past, and your plans, and to give instructions.

  1. Present simple

    Habits, facts, and how things usually are. To say no or ask, add do or does: I don't dash off, he doesn't dash off.

    1. I / you / we / they dash off
    2. he / she / it dashes off

  2. Present continuous

    What is happening now, and plans already arranged: we’re leaving tomorrow.

    1. I am dashing off
    2. you / we / they are dashing off
    3. he / she / it is dashing off

  3. Past simple

    A finished action at a past time: yesterday, in 2020. To say no or ask, add did: I didn't dash off.

    1. I / you / he / she / it / we / they dashed off

  4. Future with going to

    Plans and intentions, and what you can see coming: it’s going to rain.

    1. I am going to dash off
    2. you / we / they are going to dash off
    3. he / she / it is going to dash off

  5. Imperative

    Orders, advice, and instructions. Let’s suggests doing it together. To say no: don't dash off.

    1. (you) dash off
    2. let's dash off