Hurry
'hʌri
Definitions
2 meaningsTo do something or go somewhere more quickly than usual.
'hʌri
To move or act with haste; to rush.
We have to hurry, or we'll be late for the movie.
💡 Simply: It's like when you're running late and you need to move super fast to get ready! Like, "Oh no! I'm going to be late! I need to hurry and find my shoes!"
👶 For kids: To go fast, like when you are excited!
More Examples
She hurried to finish her work before the deadline.
He hurried through breakfast so he wouldn't miss the train.
How It's Used
"I need to hurry to catch the bus."
"Don't hurry your food; enjoy each bite."
The act of doing something quickly, often because of a lack of time.
'hʌri
A state of urgency or haste.
There was a great hurry to evacuate the building when the alarm sounded.
💡 Simply: It's the feeling when you're in a rush because you're running out of time, and you need to get things done fast. Imagine you're running late for school; it's a hurry!
👶 For kids: When you need to do things super fast!
More Examples
The deadline put everyone in a hurry to finish the project.
He was in a hurry to leave for his vacation.
How It's Used
"There's no need for such a hurry; we have plenty of time."
"The unexpected traffic caused a hurry to arrive at the meeting"
Idioms & expressions
in a hurry
Quickly; with speed.
"I'm in a hurry, so I can't chat for long."
make haste
To hurry or act quickly.
"The coach told the team to make haste and get on the field."
From Middle English *huri(en)*, from Old French *harer* (“to urge on, incite”), from Old French *har(e)* (“a cry of excitement”), of Germanic origin. Cognate with Old High German *hara* (exclamation).
Historically, the word 'hurry' has been used consistently to describe haste and speed, evolving from its Old French origins to its modern usage.
Memory tip
Imagine a rabbit racing, quick and fast, to visualize the need to 'hurry'.
Word Origin
"To urge on, incite"