hurry (n.)

  1. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; in a hurry to lock the door

    [ Syn: haste ]

  2. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); he soon regretted his haste

    [ Syn: haste , hastiness , hurriedness , precipitation ]

  3. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; in his haste to leave he forgot his book

    [ Syn: haste , rush , rushing ]

    hurry (v.)

  1. move very fast; The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed

    [ Syn: travel rapidly , speed , zip ]

  2. act or move at high speed; We have to rush!; hurry--its late!

    [ Syn: rush , hasten , look sharp , festinate ]

  3. urge to an unnatural speed; Dont rush me, please!

    [ Syn: rush ]

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