hurry (A2)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːri/
Definition
To move or act with great speed, often because of a lack of time.
Examples
There's no need to hurry; we have plenty of time.
She hurried to finish her homework before dinner.
He hurried through the crowded streets, trying to catch his bus.
How to Use hurry
- hurry up (phrasal verb)
- To move or act more quickly. — "Hurry up, the movie is about to start!"
- hurry to (prepositional phrase)
- To go quickly to a specific place. — "She had to hurry to the hospital to see her mother."
- hurry through (prepositional phrase)
- To do something quickly, often without paying full attention. — "He hurried through his breakfast."
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