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HURRY

(noun, verb)

Definitions

There are 6 meanings of the word Hurry.

How to pronounce hurry:

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Hurry - as a noun

A condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

Example: "In a hurry to lock the door"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haste8

Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Example: "He soon regretted his haste"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haste8hastiness12hurriedness15precipitation19
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
fastness11speed8swiftness15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Example: "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
haste8rush7rushing11
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurry - as a verb

Move very fast

Example: "The runner zipped past us at breakneck pace"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speed8travel rapidlyzip14
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Act at high speed

Example: "We have to rush!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
festinate12hasten9look sharprush7

Urge to an unnatural speed

Example: "Don't rush me, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rush7

Example Sentences

"Please hurry up, or we'll be late for the movie."
"In a hurry, he accidentally knocked over the vase."
"I need to hurry and finish this report before the deadline."
"Please hurry up or we'll miss our flight."
"Why are you always in a hurry?"
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Word Game Points

Is HURRY a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hurry is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HURRY has a SCRABBLE points total of 11.

Is HURRY a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hurry is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HURRY has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 10.

Is HURRY a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hurry is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HURRY has a WORDFEUD points total of 12.

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