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In her haste, she forgot her notebook.
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.
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The team worked with haste but still checked each answer.
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The fable shows that haste can lead to mistakes when patience is needed.
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What does haste mean?
Haste means quick action that may be too rushed.
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Which word is an antonym of haste?
Patience is the opposite idea because it means taking time calmly.
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Which sentence uses haste correctly?
Haste fits a sentence about rushing.
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MeaningHaste means hurry, often without enough care.
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Haste means hurry, often without enough care.
Common mix-up
Haste is not the same as patience. Haste means haste means hurry, often without enough care.
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Read this model sentence: The team worked with haste but still checked each answer. Clue words: team, worked, but. Underline clue words that show why haste fits instead of patience. Now write one new sentence that shows haste without using the word haste. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show haste?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The team worked with haste but still checked each answer." Why does haste fit better than patience?
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