Word: Hurry

Pronunciation

/ˈhʌri/

Definitions

• Noun: A state of rushed movement or action; haste. For example: “We’re in a great hurry to catch the train.”
• Verb: (1) To act or move quickly due to urgency or impatience. For example: “Hurry up, we’re going to be late!” (2) To cause someone or something to move or act with speed. For example: “I had to hurry the kids along so they wouldn’t miss the bus.”

Phrases

• “In a hurry”: To be moving or acting quickly because one is pressed for time. Example: “She was in such a hurry that she forgot her keys.”
• “Hurry along”: To encourage someone to move faster or progress quicker. Example: “Let’s hurry along, the movie starts in ten minutes.”
• “Make haste”/"Hurry up": An expression urging someone to speed up their actions. Example: “Hurry up, the sale ends soon!”

Example Sentences

• Noun: “The chef worked in a hurry to get all the orders out on time.”
• Verb: “I hurried to finish my homework before my parents came home.”

Synonyms

• Rush
• Speed
• Hasten
• Quicken
• Rushing
• Scramble
• Dash
• Expedition
• Promptness