hurry

Noun

• the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
  • in his haste to leave he forgot his book
    

• overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
  • he soon regretted his haste
    

• a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
  • in a hurry to lock the door
    

Verb

• urge to an unnatural speed
  • Don't rush me, please!
    

• act or move at high speed
  • We have to rush!
    
  • hurry--it's late!
    

• move very fast
  • The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
    

Related words

• Synonyms: 
  haste , rush , rushing , hastiness , hurriedness , precipitation , hasten , look sharp , festinate , travel rapidly , speed , zip
• Antonyms: 
  delay , detain , hold up