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scurried

scur·ry
S s

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
    • /ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/
    • /ˈskʌr.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [skur-ee, skuhr-ee]
    • /ˈskɜr i, ˈskʌr i/

Definitions of scurried word

  • verb without object scurried to go or move quickly or in haste. 1
  • verb with object scurried to send hurrying along. 1
  • noun plural scurried a scurrying rush: the scurry of little feet on the stairs. 1
  • noun plural scurried a short run or race. 1

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Origin of scurried

First appearance:

before 1800
One of the 42% newest English words
First recorded in 1800-10; extracted from hurry-scurry

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Parts of speech for Scurried

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

scurried popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 85% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 51% 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.

scurried usage trend in Literature

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Synonyms for scurried

verb scurried

  • beetled — Projecting over.
  • coursed — a direction or route taken or to be taken.
  • darted — a small, slender missile that is pointed at one end and usually feathered at the other and is propelled by hand, as in the game of darts, or by a blowgun when used as a weapon.
  • hied — to hasten; speed; go in haste.
  • whished — Simple past tense and past participle of whish.

noun scurried

  • hasted — swiftness of motion; speed; celerity: He performed his task with great haste. They felt the need for haste.
  • raced — a contest of speed, as in running, riding, driving, or sailing.

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