rushed (A2)

verb

Pronunciation: /rʌʃt/

Definition

Moved or acted with great haste, often due to urgency or pressure.

Examples

• The paramedics rushed the patient to the operating room.

• He rushed his breakfast because he was late for work.

• Don't rush your decision; take your time to think it over.

How to Use rushed

rush to (prepositional phrase)

Move quickly towards a place or person. — "The crowd rushed to the exit when the alarm sounded."

rush into (prepositional phrase)

Start doing something quickly and without careful thought. — "He rushed into a marriage without really knowing her."

in a rush (collocation)

In a state of great haste. — "I can't talk now, I'm in a rush."

Synonyms of rushed

Words with a similar meaning to rushed:

• hurried
• hasty
• expedited

Antonyms of rushed

Words with the opposite meaning to rushed:

• slowed
• deliberate
• unhurried

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