Scurry

Pronunciation: /ˈskəri/

Definitions of scurry

noun a hurried movement

Example Sentences

A1 The mouse did a little scurry across the floor.

A2 I saw a quick scurry of movement in the bushes.

B1 The sudden scurry of footsteps outside made me nervous.

B2 The scurry of activity in the kitchen indicated that dinner was almost ready.

C1 The scurry of journalists trying to get the latest scoop was intense.

C2 The scurry of ants carrying food back to their nest was fascinating to watch.

verb to move quickly with short, rapid steps

Example Sentences

A1 The mouse scurried across the floor.

A2 I saw a squirrel scurrying up a tree.

B1 The children scurried to finish their homework before dinner.

B2 The workers scurried to meet the deadline for the project.

C1 The journalists scurried to get the latest scoop on the breaking news story.

C2 The athletes scurried to the finish line in a race against time.

Examples of scurry in a Sentence

formal The mouse began to scurry across the kitchen floor.

informal I saw a squirrel scurry up the tree in the park.

slang The kids scurried out of the house before their parents got home.

figurative Thoughts of the upcoming deadline made her heart scurry with anxiety.

Grammatical Forms of scurry

• past tense: scurried
• plural: scurries
• comparative: more scurrying
• superlative: most scurrying
• present tense: scurries
• future tense: will scurry
• perfect tense: has scurried
• continuous tense: is scurrying
• singular: scurry
• positive degree: scurry
• infinitive: to scurry
• gerund: scurrying
• participle: scurrying

Origin and Evolution of scurry

First Known Use: 1300 year

Language of Origin: Middle English

Story behind the word: The word 'scurry' originated from the Middle English word 'skirren' which means to move quickly or to frighten away.

Evolution of the word: Over time, 'scurry' has retained its meaning of moving quickly or in a hurried manner, often associated with small animals or people. The word has also been used figuratively to describe quick and hasty actions or movements in various contexts.