hurrying
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈhɜːriɪŋ/
Definition
Moving or acting with great haste or speed.
Examples
She was hurrying to finish her homework before dinner.
The paramedics were hurrying the patient to the operating room.
Don't hurry; take your time to make sure it's done correctly.
How to Use hurrying
- hurry to (prepositional phrase)
- Move quickly towards a destination. — "I'm hurrying to the store before it closes."
- hurry with (prepositional phrase)
- Complete something quickly. — "She was hurrying with her presentation."
- hurry up (phrasal verb)
- Increase speed; move faster. — "Hurry up, we're going to be late!"
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