hurry
/hˈɝi/ · 2 syllables
Meaning
noun
- a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
“in a hurry to lock the door” - overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
“he soon regretted his haste” - the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
“in his haste to leave he forgot his book”
verb
- move very fast
“The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed” - act or move at high speed
“We have to rush!” - urge to an unnatural speed
“Don't rush me, please!”
Synonyms for hurry
Words that rhyme with hurry
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