hurry
verb · noun
Simple meaning
To do things quickly.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈhɝi
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Definition
Everyday modern meanings first, grouped by part of speech.
verb
intransitive
To do things quickly.
intransitive
Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.
transitive
To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.
transitive
To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.
transitive
To cause to be done quickly.
noun
A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
Rushed action.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Moderately Common
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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Close in meaning, but not always interchangeable.
To transport or carry quickly.
Hurry up; work quickly.
To move or act in a quick fashion.
To make (something) move quickly.
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Moving rapidly or performed quickly or in great haste.
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Synonyms
Sense: to do things quickly
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