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hurry

/hˈɝi/ · 2 syllables

Meaning

noun

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

verb

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

Synonyms for hurry

Words that rhyme with hurry

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