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Hurry
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huree
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Simple meaning
What does Hurry mean?
Hurry means to move or act quickly.
Dictionary definition
To hurry means to move or act quickly, often because there is little time.
Example sentences
Hurry in a sentence
easy
We had to hurry to catch the bus.
medium
There was no hurry because the class started later.
hard
When people hurry too much, they may forget important details.
Synonyms
Words like Hurry
rushTo move or act very quickly.
speed upTo go faster.
Antonyms
Opposite words
delayTo make something happen later.
slow downTo move or act more slowly.
Word family
Hurry word family
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Practice 1
What does hurry mean?
Hurry means to move or act quickly.
Practice 2
Which word is closest in meaning to hurry?
Hurry and rush both mean to move or act quickly.
Practice 3
Which sentence uses hurry correctly?
Hurry fits a sentence about moving quickly because of time.
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