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hurry
noun
verb
the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
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ˈhʌɹ.i
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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”
verb
urge to an unnatural speed
“Don't rush me, please!”
verb
act at high speed
“We have to rush!”
verb
move very fast
“The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace”
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Example Sentences
in his haste to leave he forgot his book
he soon regretted his haste
in a hurry to lock the door
Don't rush me, please!
We have to rush!
hurry — it's late!
The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace
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