rush (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rʌʃ/

Definition

To move or act with great speed, often in a hurried or careless way.

Examples

• She had to rush to catch her flight.

• Don't rush your meal; eat slowly.

• The children rushed out of the classroom.

How to Use rush

rush to do something (collocation)

To do something very quickly. — "He rushed to answer the phone."

rush into something (prepositional phrase)

To start doing something too quickly, without thinking. — "Don't rush into a decision you might regret."

rush out (phrasal verb)

To leave a place quickly. — "The children rushed out to play."

Synonyms of rush

Words with a similar meaning to rush:

• hurry
• dash
• hasten
• scramble

Antonyms of rush

Words with the opposite meaning to rush:

• linger
• saunter

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