Pronunciation: /haɪ/
noun archaic term for haste or speed
A1 I saw a hie on the tree.
A2 The hie was chirping loudly in the morning.
B1 The colorful hie flew away as soon as I approached.
B2 I spotted a rare hie species during my birdwatching expedition.
C1 The hie's intricate plumage was a sight to behold.
C2 The hie's melodious song filled the forest with music.
verb to go quickly; hasten; speed
A1 I hie to the market every Saturday to buy fresh produce.
A2 She hies to the library after school to study for her exams.
B1 We hie to the beach every summer for a family vacation.
B2 The team hies to the training ground early in the morning to practice.
C1 The CEO hies to different countries for business meetings and conferences.
C2 The diplomat hies to various embassies around the world as part of their job.
formal She decided to hie to the library to research for her thesis.
informal Let's hie to the mall before it gets too crowded.
slang We should hie over to his place and surprise him.
figurative The sun began to hie behind the mountains, signaling the end of the day.
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