🏃hurry

verb
/ˈhʌri/

Meaning

to move or act quickly
to move or act with great speed; to rush

Example Sentences

She had to hurry to catch the bus.

We need to hurry or we'll be late.

Example Expressions

in a hurry

Synonyms

rush, hasten, speed, scurry, dash, quicken
Entry 1
rush, hasten, speed, scurry, dash
Entry 2
rush, speed, hasten, quicken

Antonyms

delay, linger, wait, slow, dawdle
Entry 1
delay, linger, wait
Entry 2
delay, slow, linger, dawdle

Collocations

hurry up, hurry home, hurry to finish, hurry back, hurry along, in a hurry, no hurry
Entry 1
hurry up, hurry home, hurry to finish, hurry back
Entry 2
hurry up, hurry along, in a hurry, hurry back, no hurry

More Example Sentences

I must hurry.

I am in a hurry.

He told me to hurry up.

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