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Hastily
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Simple meaning
What does Hastily mean?
Hastily means quickly and with little care.
Dictionary definition
Hastily means too quickly or in a hurry, often without enough care.
Example sentences
Hastily in a sentence
easy
He hastily packed his lunch before school.
medium
A hastily written answer may miss important details.
hard
The group revised the plan because it had been made hastily during a rushed meeting.
Synonyms
Words like Hastily
hurriedlyIn a rushed way.
quicklyIn a short amount of time.
rashlyToo quickly without enough thought.
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Practice 1
What does hastily mean?
Hastily means hastily means quickly and with little care.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hastily?
Hurriedly is closest in meaning to hastily in this context.
Practice 3
Which word is most opposite in meaning to hastily?
Carefully gives a useful opposite or contrast for hastily.
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