Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
scurried
verb
/ˈskɜːr.i/
Definition
To move quickly with short, hurried steps.
Examples
- The mouse scurried across the floor when the cat entered the room.
- Children scurried to the playground as soon as the bell rang.
- She scurried to finish her work before the deadline.
Meaning
The act of running or moving rapidly, often with a sense of urgency or excitement.
Synonyms
- Hurried
- Scampered
- Ran
- Dash
- Hastened
