hurries Meaning, Definition & Usage

1. noun a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry
   hurry; haste.
   
   • in a hurry to lock the door
2. noun overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)
   precipitation; hastiness; hurry; haste; hurriedness.
   
   • he soon regretted his haste
3. noun the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner
   rush; hurry; haste; rushing.
   
   • in his haste to leave he forgot his book
4. verb move very fast
   speed; hurry; travel rapidly; zip.
   
   • The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed
5. verb act or move at high speed
   rush; hasten; festinate; look sharp; hurry.
   
   • We have to rush!
   • hurry--it's late!
6. verb urge to an unnatural speed
   rush; hurry.
   
   • Don't rush me, please!

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