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rush
/rʌʃ/
to move or act quickly
She rushed to catch the train.
She hurried to catch the train because she was in a hurry.
informal
to move or act with urgency or speed
The doctor rushed to the emergency room.
The doctor hurried to the emergency room because it was urgent.
Often used to describe someone moving quickly due to urgency or excitement.
informal
a sudden, strong feeling or impulse
She had a rush of excitement when she saw the surprise.
She felt a sudden, strong feeling of excitement when she saw the surprise.
Can also refer to a sudden increase in activity or demand.
informal
a large quantity or amount of something
The store had a rush of customers before closing.
The store had a large number of customers coming in before it closed.
Often used to describe a sudden influx of people or things.
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Pro Tip
Common Usage
Use 'rush' to describe quick movement or a sudden increase in activity or emotion.
Gold Rule
Verb vs. Noun
Remember that 'rush' can function as both a verb and a noun, so pay attention to the context to determine its meaning.
Word Origin
From Middle English 'rushen', meaning to move quickly or violently, from Old English 'rysan' (to rise, spring up).
Usage Notes
The word 'rush' can be used as both a verb and a noun. As a verb, it typically means to move quickly or act with urgency. As a noun, it can refer to a sudden feeling or a large quantity of something.
Word Breakdown
rush
to move quickly or act with urgency
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