hurry
/ˈhɜːri/verb★Beginner
informal
to move or act with speed or urgency
Hurry up, or we'll be late!
This is a common way to tell someone to move faster.
She hurried to finish her work before the deadline.
This means she worked quickly to complete her tasks on time.
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Often used with 'up' as a phrasal verb ('hurry up').
Collocations
hurry upto move or act fasterin a hurryin a rush or with urgency
Synonyms
Antonyms
Related Phrases
in a hurryphrase
in a rush or with urgency
hurry upphrasal verb
to move or act faster
💡Pro Tip
Common Usage
'Hurry' is often used with 'up' to tell someone to move faster.
⚡Gold Rule
Phrasal Verb
'Hurry up' is a common phrasal verb meaning to move or act faster.
📖Word Origin
From Middle English 'hurien', possibly from Old Norse 'hyrja' (to hurry) or Old French 'hurter' (to push).
📝Usage Notes
Can be used as a verb ('to hurry') or a noun ('a hurry'). Often followed by 'up' to emphasize urgency.
Word Breakdown
hurry
to move quickly
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