Hurry: meaning, definitions and examples

Used in everyday situations when someone needs to move or act quickly to avoid being late or missing something.

• Hurry, or we will miss the bus! I need to hurry to finish my homework

Similar to 'hurry' but can imply a higher level of urgency or a more frantic effort. It can sometimes have a negative connotation, suggesting a lack of adequate time.

• I had to rush to catch my flight
• Don’t rush your decision, take your time

A more formal term, typically used in literary or formal writing to indicate making something happen sooner or moving quickly with a purpose.

• We must hasten our preparations for the event
• She hastened to clarify her point during the meeting

Commonly used to indicate the need to go faster, either physically or in terms of progress. It is often applied in a more general context and can be used in technology or processes.

• Can we speed up the production process? The car needs to speed up to merge onto the highway

Often implies a sudden and fast movement, usually for short distances. It can convey urgency and quick action.

• He made a dash for the exit when the alarm went off
• I have to dash to the store before it closes

This word is commonly used in everyday situations when time is limited and quick action is required.

• Hurry, or we will miss the bus!
• I have to hurry to finish my assignment before the deadline.

Often used in situations where there is a critical or immediate need for action, typically more formal.

• There is a sense of urgency in responding to the environmental crisis.
• The doctor spoke with urgency about the patient's condition.

Used both in casual and formal contexts to indicate very rapid movement or action, often with a sense of panic or pressure.

• I had to rush to the hospital when I heard the news.
• Don't rush your decisions; think carefully.

Often used in more formal or literary contexts to describe quick actions that may be rushed or careless.

• In his haste to leave, he forgot his passport at home.
• Haste makes waste.

A common phrase usually used as a command or strong suggestion to someone else to speed up their actions.

• Hurry up, we are going to be late!
• Can you hurry up and finish the report?