rushing (B1)
verb
Pronunciation: /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
Definition
Moving or acting with great haste or speed.
Examples
He was rushing to catch his train.
Don't rush me, I need more time to finish this.
The news spread quickly, with people rushing to see what had happened.
How to Use rushing
- rush to do something (prepositional phrase)
- To do something very quickly. — "She was rushing to finish her report before the deadline."
- rush into something (prepositional phrase)
- To start doing something or become involved in it too quickly. — "He rushed into a new relationship after his divorce."
- in a rush (collocation)
- In a hurry. — "I can't talk now, I'm in a rush."
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