Rushed
rʌʃt
Definitions
3 meaningsTo move or do something very quickly, often because there is not much time.
rʌʃ
To move or act with urgent haste.
She rushed out of the house.
💡 Simply: Imagine you're late for school and have to get ready super fast, like, whoosh! You are 'rushing'!
👶 For kids: To move very fast!
More Examples
The doctors rushed to the scene.
We rushed our dinner to get to the movie on time.
How It's Used
"I rushed to the airport to catch my flight."
"The company rushed the product to market."
To cause someone or something to move or act quickly, sometimes prematurely or without enough consideration.
rʌʃ
To cause someone or something to move or act quickly.
They rushed the construction of the bridge.
💡 Simply: If you tell your friend to quickly write their homework, you are 'rushing' them to finish.
👶 For kids: To make someone go fast or hurry!
More Examples
The manager rushed the decision, leading to problems later.
The editors rushed to publish the breaking news.
How It's Used
"The story was rushed into print before it was fully verified."
"The government rushed the bill through parliament."
Characterized by undue speed or haste; hurried, often at the expense of quality or thoroughness.
rʌʃt
Done or produced too quickly and without sufficient care or attention.
The report was a rushed job and lacked accuracy.
💡 Simply: If a cake is 'rushed,' it might not be baked properly.
👶 For kids: When something is done too fast, it is rushed!
More Examples
We received a rushed apology.
A rushed meal can be less enjoyable.
How It's Used
"The rushed decisions caused serious problems."
"The rushed product had many defects."
Synonyms
Dash
Hurry
Accelerate
Expedite
Hasty
Hurried
Impulsive
Rapid
Idioms & expressions
rush hour
The time of day when there is heavy traffic and a large number of people commuting.
"I hate driving during rush hour."
rush job
A piece of work that needs to be done quickly and urgently.
"They requested a rush job to meet the deadline."
in a rush
In a hurry; quickly.
"I'm in a rush, so I can't stay and chat."
From Middle English rushen, ultimately from Old French ruser (to push back) or related to Old French ruser (to move with force).
The word 'rush' has been used in English since the 13th century and has always conveyed a sense of haste or urgency.
Memory tip
Imagine someone hurriedly pushing through a crowd – they are 'rushing'.