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rush

 

[ rʌʃ ]

Verb / Noun
Oxford 3000
Context #1 | Verb

quickly moving

to move or act with great haste; hurry

Synonyms

dash, hurry, sprint

Examples of usage

  • She rushed to catch the bus before it left.
  • He rushed through his homework to go play with his friends.
Context #2 | Noun

busy period

a sudden quick movement forward, typically towards something or someone

Synonyms

flood, influx, surge

Examples of usage

  • There was a rush of people trying to get tickets for the concert.
  • During the holiday season, there is always a rush at the mall.

Translations

Translations of the word "rush" in other languages:

🇵🇹 pressa

🇮🇳 जल्दी

🇩🇪 Eile

🇮🇩 terburu-buru

🇺🇦 поспіх

🇵🇱 pośpiech

🇯🇵 急ぎ (いそぎ)

🇫🇷 précipitation

🇪🇸 prisa

🇹🇷 acele

🇰🇷 서두름

🇸🇦 عجلة

🇨🇿 spěch

🇸🇰 náhlenie

🇨🇳 急忙 (jímáng)

🇸🇮 naglica

🇮🇸 flýta

🇰🇿 асығу

🇬🇪 სიჩქარე

🇦🇿 tələsik

🇲🇽 prisa

Etymology

The word 'rush' originated in the late Middle English period from the Old English word 'rūscan', meaning 'to drive', 'to urge', or 'to hasten'. Over time, the meaning of 'rush' evolved to encompass the idea of moving quickly or with urgency. The word has been used in various contexts throughout history, reflecting the human experience of haste and urgency in different situations.

See also: bulrush, inrush, rushed, rushing, unrushed.

Word Frequency Rank

With rank #4,971, this word represents useful upper-intermediate vocabulary. Understanding and using it will help you express more complex ideas effectively.