hurry

[ˈhʌ.ɹi]

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When we hurry, it means we're moving quickly or doing something fast because there's not enough time.

You've probably done this before - rushed to catch a bus or train, or hurried to finish a project for work or school. When you hurry, you might feel a bit stressed out and worried that you won't make it on time. But hurrying can also be useful when you need to get something done quickly, like grabbing groceries from the store before they close, or rushing to put on your coat so you don't freeze outside.

How common is "hurry"?

Word hurry is considered uncommon in modern English.
It appears most frequently in fiction texts and less often in other writings.

Definitions

noun

Rushed action.
Example: Why are you in such a big hurry?
Urgency.
Example: There is no hurry on that paperwork.
An incidence of a defensive player forcing the quarterback to act faster than the quarterback was prepared to, resulting in a failed offensive play.
A tremolando passage for violins, etc., accompanying an exciting situation.

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verb

To do things quickly.
Example: He's hurrying because he's late.
Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.
Example: If you don't hurry (up) you won't finish on time.
To cause to be done quickly.
To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.
To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.
To put: to convey coal in the mine, e.g. from the working to the tramway.

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