part of speech: verb
inflections: hurries, hurrying, hurried
definition 1: to move or act with speed; to rush (sometimes followed by “up”).
- If we don’t hurry up we’ll miss the train.
synonyms: hasten, rush
antonyms: dawdle, delay, slow
definition 2: to cause or urge (someone) to move or act quickly.
- The bus hurried them to work.
- He hurried her into marriage before she was ready.
synonyms: hasten, rush
part of speech: noun
inflections: hurries
definition: a state or condition of acting or moving very quickly.
- I can’t talk now because I’m in a hurry.
synonyms: rush