Haste

noun
/heɪst/

Meaning

swiftness of motion; urgent need of quick action; excessive speed or urgency

Example Sentences

In his haste to catch the train, he forgot to take his wallet from the table.

Synonyms

speed, hurry, rush, urgency

Antonyms

slowness, deliberation, patience, delay

Collocations

in haste, make haste, haste makes waste

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