rush away
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Definition
- Verb:
- To depart in a hurry: To leave a place very quickly or suddenly.
Usage
- The verb "rush away" is used to describe the action of leaving a location with urgency and speed. It often implies a reason for the haste, such as an emergency, an appointment, or a sudden impulse. It is typically used in informal contexts.
Examples
- Verb:
- I'm sorry, but I have to rush away; my train leaves in ten minutes.
- She rushed away from the party when she received the urgent phone call.
- Don't rush away—stay and have another cup of coffee.
Advanced Usage
- "to rush away from": To depart hurriedly from a specific place or situation.
- He rushed away from the meeting as soon as it ended.
- The phrase can be used in various tenses (e.g., rushed away, will rush away, is rushing away) to indicate past, future, or ongoing action.
Variants and Related Words
- Rush off (phrasal verb): A synonym meaning to leave quickly.
- He had to rush off to another appointment.
- Depart (verb): A more formal synonym for leaving.
- Bolt (verb): To run away suddenly out of fear or surprise.
Synonyms
- Hurry off
- Dash off
- Make a quick exit
- Scram (informal)
Related Phrasal Verbs
- Rush out: To exit a building or room very quickly.
- He rushed out the door without saying goodbye.
- Rush in: To enter a place very quickly. (Contrasting action)
- They rushed in to help.
Related Idioms
- Make a run for it: To try to escape or leave a place quickly.
- When the guard looked away, they decided to make a run for it.
- Beat a hasty retreat: To leave a place quickly, especially to avoid something unpleasant.
- When the argument started, he beat a hasty retreat.
Verb
- depart in a hurry