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We had to hurry to catch the bus.
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.
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Hurry in a sentence
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There was no hurry because the class started later.
hard
When people hurry too much, they may forget important details.
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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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WordHurry.
Partverb, noun.
MeaningHurry means to move or act quickly.
ExampleExample: We had to hurry to catch the bus.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- hur · ee
- Strongest beat
- hur
- Ending
- ee
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on hur.
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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.
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Hint for students
Hurry means to move or act quickly.
Common mix-up
Hurry is not the same as delay. Hurry means hurry means to move or act quickly.
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Read this model sentence: There was no hurry because the class started later. Clue words: there, because, class. Underline clue words that show why hurry fits instead of delay. Now write one new sentence that shows hurry without using the word hurry. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show hurry?
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Ask students to explain this model sentence: "There was no hurry because the class started later." Why does hurry fit better than delay?
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