Meaning & Definition of word "Rushing"

Rushing

/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

1. The action of moving quickly or with urgency.
- Example: There was a rushing of water as the dam opened.
2. A sudden or intense feeling of eagerness or excitement.
- Example: He felt a rushing of adrenaline when he saw the finish line.

1. To move with urgency or haste; to hurry.
- Example: She was rushing to catch the bus before it left the station.
2. To act in a hurried or reckless manner.
- Example: He was rushing through his homework, which resulted in many mistakes.
3. To make a sudden or violent attack.
- Example: The soldiers were rushing the enemy's position at dawn.

Derived from the Middle English 'russhing', related to 'rush'.

rushing headlong:

Moving forward with reckless speed.

rushing against the clock:

Trying to complete something before a deadline.

rushing to judgment:

Making a decision too quickly without careful consideration.

rush:

To move or act with great speed.

hurry:

To move or act swiftly.

Meaning: To rush someone

Example Sentence: Stop rushing me! I’m doing my best.

Meaning: Rush hour

Example Sentence: The train was packed during rush hour.