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rushing

 

[ ˈrʌʃɪŋ ]

Verb / Noun
Context #1 | Verb

fast movement

Moving or acting with great haste; hurrying or running quickly. To hurry or act quickly; to move or advance rapidly.

Synonyms

darting, hastening, hurrying, speeding

Examples of usage

  • He was rushing to catch the bus.
  • She rushed to finish her work before the deadline.
  • The water was rushing down the stream.
Context #2 | Noun

feeling of urgency

A feeling of urgency or intense pressure. The state of being in a hurry or moving quickly.

Synonyms

hurry, pressure, urgency

Examples of usage

  • She was in a rush to get to the meeting on time.
  • I felt a rush of adrenaline as I approached the finish line.

Translations

Translations of the word "rushing" in other languages:

🇵🇹 correndo

🇮🇳 दौड़ना

🇩🇪 eilen

🇮🇩 bergegas

🇺🇦 поспішаючи

🇵🇱 pędzenie

🇯🇵 急いで

🇫🇷 se précipiter

🇪🇸 corriendo

🇹🇷 koşmak

🇰🇷 서두르기

🇸🇦 الركض

🇨🇿 spěchání

🇸🇰 ponáhľanie

🇨🇳 赶

🇸🇮 hitenje

🇮🇸 að flýta sér

🇰🇿 жүгіру

🇬🇪 სიჩქარე

🇦🇿 qaçmaq

🇲🇽 corriendo

Etymology

The word 'rushing' originated from the Middle English word 'russchen', which meant to make a loud noise. Over time, the meaning evolved to include the sense of moving quickly or with haste. The word has been used in various contexts to describe fast movement or a feeling of urgency.

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

Word Frequency Rank

Position #8,576 indicates this is an advanced-level word. While not essential for basic communication, it will enhance your ability to understand and create more nuanced content.