Pronunciation: /ˈhɜri/
noun a state of urgency or quickness in movement or action
A1 I am in a hurry to catch the bus.
A2 She always moves in a hurry, never taking her time.
B1 The students were in a hurry to finish their exams and start their summer break.
B2 The chef worked with precision and never seemed to be in a hurry.
C1 Despite being in a hurry, he made sure to double-check all the details before submitting the report.
C2 The CEO's constant state of hurry and urgency set the tone for the entire company.
verb to move or act with haste or speed
A1 I hurry to catch the bus every morning.
A2 She hurried to finish her homework before dinner.
B1 The workers hurried to complete the project before the deadline.
B2 He hurried through the airport to make his connecting flight.
C1 In times of emergency, it's important to hurry but stay calm.
C2 The chef hurried to prepare the meal for the VIP guests.
formal We must hurry to finish the project before the deadline.
informal Hey, hurry up or we'll be late for the movie!
slang Come on, let's hurry it up and get this party started!
figurative Time is running out, we need to hurry if we want to catch the last train.
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