Dictionary Check: hurry

"hurry" is a valid word!

Scrabble 11 points
Words with Friends 10 points

Definition

noun

a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

Example: "in a hurry to lock the door"
Synonyms:
noun

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Example: "he soon regretted his haste"
noun

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Example: "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
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verb

move very fast

Example: "The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"
verb

act at high speed

Example: "We have to rush!"
verb

urge to an unnatural speed

Example: "Don't rush me, please!"
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