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hurry

verb
/ˈhɜːri/

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

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