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- [hur-ee, huhr-ee]
- /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i/
- /ˈhʌr.i/
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- US Pronunciation
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- [hur-ee, huhr-ee]
- /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i/
Definitions of hurrying word
- verb without object hurrying to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain. 1
- verb with object hurrying to drive, carry, or cause to move or perform with speed. 1
- verb with object hurrying to hasten; urge forward (often followed by up). 1
- verb with object hurrying to impel or perform with undue haste: to hurry someone into a decision. 1
- noun plural hurrying a state of urgency or eagerness: to be in a hurry to meet a train. 1
- noun plural hurrying hurried movement or action; haste. 1
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Origin of hurrying
First appearance:
before 1580 One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; expressive word of uncertain origin, compare Middle English horyed (attested once) rushed, impelled, Middle High German hurren to move quickly
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Parts of speech for Hurrying
noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation
hurrying popularity
A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 67% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.
hurrying usage trend in Literature
This diagram is provided by Google Ngram ViewerSynonyms for hurrying
adj hurrying
- flying — making flight or passing through the air; that flies: a flying insect; an unidentified flying object.
- running — an act or instance, or a period of running: a five-minute run before breakfast.
- dashing — A dashing person or thing is very stylish and attractive.
- racing — a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.
- rushing — the act of rushing; a rapid, impetuous, or violent onward movement.
noun hurrying
- acceleration — The acceleration of a process or change is the fact that it is getting faster and faster.
adjective hurrying
- bustling — to move or act with a great show of energy (often followed by about): He bustled about cooking breakfast.
- expediting — Present participle of expedite.
Antonyms for hurrying
adj hurrying
noun hurrying
- procrastination — the act or habit of procrastinating, or putting off or delaying, especially something requiring immediate attention: She was smart, but her constant procrastination led her to be late with almost every assignment.
- frivoling — to behave frivolously; trifle.
- dalliance — If two people have a brief romantic relationship, you can say that they have a dalliance with each other, especially if they do not take it seriously.
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