What does HURRY mean?

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Noun, verb, adjective, adverb

Definitions:

1. Noun: A state of urgency or haste.
2. Verb: To move or act with haste; to rush.
3. Adjective: Done or acting with haste; rushed.
4. Adverb: Quickly; with haste.

Pronunciations:

• US: /ˈhɜri/
• UK: /ˈhʌri/

Origin and Usage:

The word "hurry" originated in the mid-16th century from the verb "harry," which meant to harass or attack. Over time, "hurry" came to mean to move or act with haste. The noun form of the word, meaning a state of urgency or haste, was first recorded in the late 17th century. "Hurry" is commonly used in everyday speech and writing to convey a sense of urgency or to encourage prompt action.

Synonyms:

• rush
• hasten
• speed
• accelerate
• bustle

Related Words:

• hurly
• hurts
• hurls
• hurds
• hurra

Example Sentences:

• She was in a hurry to catch the train.
• He hurried to finish his work before the deadline.
• The hurried pace of the meeting made it difficult to follow.
• She spoke hurriedly, trying to get her point across before the time ran out.