hurry

/hˈʌɹi/

/ˈhɝi/

to hurry

MAIN VERB

to move or do something very quickly, particularly because of a lack of time

synonyms : speed

act or move at high speed

synonyms : festinate

urge to an unnatural speed

synonyms : rush

antonyms : delay

Hurry

a state of urgency or rush, often caused by a need to complete a task quickly or reach a destination within a limited timeframe

synonyms : haste

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

synonyms : haste

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

synonyms : haste

Examples

1. They left the house in a hurry.

2. They hurried into the locker room to change.

3. As the train arrived, the passengers hurried to get on board.

4. The concert tickets were selling out quickly, so I hurried to book mine online.