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Haste
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Simple meaning
What does Haste mean?
Haste means hurry, often without enough care.
Dictionary definition
Quick action or speed, especially when there is not enough careful thought.
Example sentences
Haste in a sentence
easy
In her haste, she forgot her notebook.
medium
The team worked with haste but still checked each answer.
hard
The fable shows that haste can lead to mistakes when patience is needed.
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Practice 1
What does haste mean?
Haste means quick action that may be too rushed.
Practice 2
Which word is an antonym of haste?
Patience is the opposite idea because it means taking time calmly.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses haste correctly?
Haste fits a sentence about rushing.
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