Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
hurry
verb
/ˈhɜːri/
Definition
To move or act with speed; to do something quickly.
Examples
- We need to hurry to catch the bus.
- Don’t hurry; take your time and do it right.
- She was in such a hurry that she forgot her keys.
Meaning
Hurry denotes a sense of urgency or quickness in action, often because of a deadline or the need to be somewhere on time.
Synonyms
- rush
- scurry
- haste
- speed
