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!"

Synonyms of hurrying

Words with a similar meaning to hurrying:

• rushing
• scurrying
• hastening
• dashing

Antonyms of hurrying

Words with the opposite meaning to hurrying:

• lingering
• dawdling
• sauntering

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