# hurried

**Pronunciation:** /ˈhɜːrid/ · HER-eed

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** adjective

## Meaning 1: Action Speed

Done or moving with great haste; rushed.

## Examples

- He made a hurried phone call to his mother.
- The hurried departure left many questions unanswered.
- She ate a hurried breakfast before leaving for work.

## Meaning 2: Verb Form

To move or act with great speed.

## Examples

- Don't hurry the process; take your time.
- She hurried to finish the report before the deadline.
- He hurried across the street to catch the bus.

## Synonyms

- hasty — Done with excessive speed or impulsiveness, often leading to mistakes.
- rushed — Done very quickly because of a lack of time.
- swift — Moving with great speed; rapid.
- expeditious — Done with speed and efficiency.

## Antonyms

- slow — Moving or operating at a low speed; not quick.
- leisurely — Acting or done at leisure; unhurried or relaxed.
- deliberate — Done consciously and intentionally; unhurried and careful.

## Common patterns

- hurry up — To move or act more quickly. — Hurry up, or we'll be late!
- hurry to — To move quickly towards a place. — They hurried to the nearest shelter when the storm began.

## Collocations

- hurried glance — He gave a hurried glance at the clock.
- hurried meal — She had a hurried meal at her desk.
- hurried departure — The hurried departure suggested they were in trouble.

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