hurry

Meaning

to move or act with great speed; to rush

to move or act quickly

Example Sentences

We need to hurry or we'll be late.

She had to hurry to catch the bus.

Example Expressions

in a hurry

Synonyms

rush, speed, hasten, quicken, scurry, dash

Entry 1

rush, speed, hasten, quicken

Entry 2

rush, hasten, speed, scurry, dash

Antonyms

delay, slow, linger, dawdle, wait

Entry 1

delay, slow, linger, dawdle

Entry 2

delay, linger, wait

Collocations

hurry up, hurry along, in a hurry, hurry back, no hurry, hurry home, hurry to finish

Entry 1

hurry up, hurry along, in a hurry, hurry back, no hurry

Entry 2

hurry up, hurry home, hurry to finish, hurry back