Meaning & Definition of word "Hurried"
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Hurried
/ˈhɜːr.id/
verb:
- 1. Past tense of hurry; to have moved or acted with speed.
- Example: They hurried to the station to catch their train before it departed.
adjective:
- 1. Done with great speed or urgency; rushed.
- Example: She took a hurried look at the time and realized she was late.
- 2. Characterized by a lack of time or urgency, often leading to mistakes.
- Example: His hurried decisions often resulted in misunderstandings.
Etymology
From the verb 'hurry', originally meaning 'to push or urge.'
Common Phrases and Expressions
make haste:
To move quickly.
in a hurry:
To be in a rush or to need to do something quickly.
hurriedly:
In a rushed or hasty manner.
Related Words
hurry:
To move or act with speed.
haste:
Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action.
rush:
To move with urgent haste.
Slang Meanings of hurried
Meaning: In a rush or stressed out.
Example Sentence: I'm so hurried today; I barely had time for breakfast!
Meaning: Feeling frantic or overwhelmed.
Example Sentence: Don't get all hurried about the deadline; we still have time.