Pronunciation: /rʌʃt/

Definitions of rushed

verb to move with great speed or urgency

Example Sentences

A1 She rushed to catch the bus before it left.

A2 The students rushed to finish their homework before the deadline.

B1 The chef rushed to prepare the meal for the VIP guests.

B2 The firefighters rushed to the scene of the fire to save the people trapped inside.

C1 The CEO rushed to finalize the deal before the end of the fiscal year.

C2 The doctors rushed to the emergency room to attend to the injured patients.

adjective done quickly or in a hurry

Example Sentences

A1 The rushed student forgot his homework at home.

A2 She rushed to catch the bus but missed it.

B1 The rushed delivery caused some items to be damaged.

B2 The rushed decision led to unforeseen consequences.

C1 Despite the rushed preparation, the event was a success.

C2 The rushed construction project resulted in numerous errors.

Examples of rushed in a Sentence

formal The doctor rushed to the emergency room to attend to the critical patient.

informal I rushed to finish my homework before the deadline.

slang We rushed to catch the last train home.

figurative The thoughts rushed through his mind like a speeding train.

Grammatical Forms of rushed

past tense

rushed

plural

rushes

comparative

more rushed

superlative

most rushed

present tense

rush

future tense

will rush

perfect tense

have rushed

continuous tense

is rushing

singular

rush

positive degree

rushed

infinitive

to rush

gerund

rushing

participle

rushing

Origin and Evolution of rushed

First Known Use: 1250 year
Language of Origin: Middle English
Story behind the word: The word 'rushed' originated from the Middle English word 'ruschen' which came from the Old French word 'ruser' meaning to drive back or repel.
Evolution of the word: Over time, the word 'rushed' evolved to encompass the idea of moving quickly or acting hastily, beyond just the initial meaning of driving back or repelling.