hurry

/'hʌri/

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Explanation of the Word "Hurry"

Part of Speech: - Noun: The act of moving quickly or in a rushed manner. - Verb: To move or act quickly.

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Noun

1. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
   • in his haste to leave he forgot his book
2. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
   • he soon regretted his haste
3. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
   • in a hurry to lock the door

Verb

1. urge to an unnatural speed
   • Don't rush me, please!
2. act or move at high speed
   • We have to rush!
   • hurry--it's late!
3. move very fast
   • The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed

Synonyms

• haste
• rush
• rushing
• hastiness
• hurriedness
• precipitation
• hasten
• look sharp
• festinate
• travel rapidly
• speed
• zip