hurry
noun
1. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
- in a hurry to lock the door
Similar word(s): haste
Definition categories: state, urgency
2. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
Similar word(s): haste, hastiness, hurriedness, precipitation
Definition categories: attribute, fastness, speed, swiftness
3. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
Similar word(s): haste, rush, rushing
Definition categories: act, motion, move, movement
Sentences with hurry as a noun:
- Why are you in such a big hurry?
- There is no hurry on that paperwork.
verb
1. move very fast
Definition categories: motion, go, locomote, move, travel
2. act or move at high speed
- hurry--it's late!
Similar word(s): festinate, hasten, rush
Definition categories: change, act, move
3. urge to an unnatural speed
Similar word(s): rush
Definition categories: change, exhort, press, urge
Sentences with hurry as a verb:
- He's hurrying because he's late.
- If you don't hurry you won't finish on time.