Definition of 'hurry'
Noun
- a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry; "in a hurry to lock the door"
Synonyms: haste - overly eager speed (and possible carelessness); "he soon regretted his haste"
Synonyms: haste hastiness hurriedness precipitation - the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner; "in his haste to leave he forgot his book"
Synonyms: haste rush rushing
Verb
- move very fast; "The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed"
Synonyms: travel rapidly speed zip - act or move at high speed; "We have to rush!"; "hurry--it's late!"
Synonyms: rush hasten look sharp festinate - urge to an unnatural speed; "Don't rush me, please!"
Synonyms: rush
Antonyms: delay detain hold up
