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haste
noun
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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heɪst
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noun
The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
“In his haste to leave he forgot his book”
noun
Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
“He soon regretted his haste”
noun
A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
“In a hurry to lock the door”
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In his haste to leave he forgot his book
He soon regretted his haste
In a hurry to lock the door
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