haste (B1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ˈheɪst/
Definition
Great hurry or speed.
Examples
He acted with undue haste, making several mistakes.
In their haste to leave, they didn't lock the door.
The report was compiled in haste and contained errors.
How to Use haste
- in haste (prepositional phrase)
- Doing something quickly or with great speed. — "He made the decision in haste and regretted it."
- hasten to do something (collocation)
- To quickly do something, often to apologize or correct a mistake. — "She hastened to correct the misunderstanding."
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