Meaning & Definition of Hurry in English
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Hurry
/həri/
noun
1. A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
- "In a hurry to lock the door"
synonym:
- hurry,
- haste
2. Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
- "He soon regretted his haste"
synonym:
- haste,
- hastiness,
- hurry,
- hurriedness,
- precipitation
3. The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
- "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"
synonym:
- haste,
- hurry,
- rush,
- rushing
verb
1. Move very fast
- "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
synonym:
- travel rapidly,
- speed,
- hurry,
- zip
2. Act or move at high speed
- "We have to rush!"
- "Hurry--it's late!"
synonym:
- rush,
- hasten,
- hurry,
- look sharp,
- festinate
3. Urge to an unnatural speed
- "Don't rush me, please!"
synonym:
- rush,
- hurry
Examples of using
Being in a hurry, I forgot the money at home.
I'm always in a fucking hurry.
I was in a hurry in order not to miss the train.