Meaning & Definition of word "Haste"
Haste
/heɪst/
noun:
- 1. excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.
- Example: In her haste to leave the house, she forgot her wallet.
- 2. a rush or hurried activity.
- Example: The project was completed in great haste, leading to several mistakes.
- 3. the quality of being hasty; rashness.
- Example: His haste in making the decision resulted in poor choices.
Etymology
●Middle English hast, from Old French 'hasted' meaning 'to hurry'.
Common Phrases and Expressions
haste makes waste:
Acting too quickly can lead to mistakes.
in haste:
In a hurry or with urgency.
make haste:
To hurry or go quickly.
Related Words
hasty:
done or acting with excessive speed.
hasteful:
characterized by haste.
hastefulness:
the quality of being hurried or rushed.
Slang Meanings of haste
Meaning: To rush around.
● Example Sentence: He was just hastin' through the day, trying to get everything done.
Meaning: Get a move on.
● Example Sentence: Come on, let's haste it up; we don't have all day!