Haste: meaning, definitions and examples

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haste

[ heɪst ]

^{Context #1}

in a hurry

Excessive speed or urgency of movement or action; hurry.

Synonyms

hurry, rush, urgency

Examples of usage

She completed the task with great haste.
He left the room in haste, forgetting his keys.

^{Context #2}

to do something quickly

Move or act quickly.

Synonyms

accelerate, hurry, rush

Examples of usage

She hastened to finish her work before the deadline.
He hastened to catch the train before it left.

Translations

Translations of the word "haste" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pressa

🇮🇳 जल्दी

🇩🇪 Eile

🇮🇩 tergesa-gesa

🇺🇦 поспіх

🇵🇱 pośpiech

🇯🇵 急ぎ (isogi)

🇫🇷 hâte

🇪🇸 prisa

🇹🇷 acele

🇰🇷 서두름 (seodureum)

🇸🇦 عجلة

🇨🇿 spěch

🇸🇰 ponáhľanie

🇨🇳 急忙 (jímáng)

🇸🇮 naglica

🇮🇸 flýtir

🇰🇿 асығыстық

🇬🇪 სიჩქარე (sichqare)

🇦🇿 tələsmək

🇲🇽 prisa

Word origin

The word 'haste' originated from Middle English in the late 13th century, deriving from the Old French word 'haster' meaning 'to press, urge'. It has been used in English literature to convey the sense of urgency or quick action, often associated with time constraints or impatience.