Definitions for hurry

Definitions for (noun) hurry

Main entry: rush, rushing, hurry, haste

Definition: the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Usage: in his haste to leave he forgot his book


Main entry: precipitation, hurriedness, hurry, haste, hastiness

Definition: overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

Usage: he soon regretted his haste


Main entry: hurry, haste

Definition: a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

Usage: in a hurry to lock the door


Definitions for (verb) hurry

Main entry: hurry, rush

Definition: urge to an unnatural speed

Usage: Don't rush me, please!


Main entry: rush, look sharp, hurry, hasten, festinate

Definition: act or move at high speed

Usage: We have to rush!; hurry--it's late!


Main entry: zip, travel rapidly, hurry, speed

Definition: move very fast

Usage: The runner zipped past us at breakneck speed


Visual thesaurus for hurry