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."

Synonyms of rushing

Words with a similar meaning to rushing:

• hurrying
• scrambling
• hastening
• bolting

Antonyms of rushing

Words with the opposite meaning to rushing:

• lingering
• dawdling
• sauntering

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