Pronunciation: /rʌʃ/
noun a sudden quick movement toward something or someone
A1 I felt a rush of excitement when I saw my favorite band live for the first time.
A2 She always does things in a rush and ends up making mistakes.
B1 The rush of customers during the holiday season kept the store busy all day.
B2 After the rush of adrenaline wore off, he realized he had injured his ankle during the hike.
C1 The rush of emotions he felt when he saw his long-lost friend was overwhelming.
C2 The rush of memories flooded back to her as she walked through her childhood home.
verb to move quickly and with urgency
A1 I rush to school every morning so I won't be late.
A2 She rushed to finish her homework before dinner.
B1 The team rushed to complete the project before the deadline.
B2 He rushed through the exam, hoping to finish all the questions.
C1 The chef rushed to prepare the meal for the VIP guests.
C2 Despite the traffic, she rushed to make it to the airport on time.
adjective characterized by speed or urgency
A1 She felt a rush of excitement when she saw her favorite band perform live.
A2 The rush hour traffic was unbearable as everyone tried to get home from work.
B1 He made a rush decision to quit his job and travel the world.
B2 The rush delivery option ensured that the package would arrive by the next day.
C1 The rush to meet the deadline caused errors in the final report.
C2 Despite the rush of emotions, she remained calm and composed during the interview.
adverb in a hurried or swift manner
A1 She rushed to catch the bus.
A2 He rushed through the exam without checking his answers.
B1 The team rushed to finish the project before the deadline.
B2 Despite the traffic, she rushed to get to the airport on time.
C1 In her haste, she rushed through the presentation without explaining key points.
C2 The CEO rushed to sign the contract before the competitor could intervene.
formal The employees were in a rush to meet the deadline for the project.
informal I always rush to get to work on time.
slang I need to rush to finish this assignment before the deadline.
figurative His heart was racing with a rush of adrenaline as he approached the finish line.
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