haste
Translation
haste, speed, urgency
Examples
In his haste, he forgot his keys.
In his haste, he forgot his keys.
More haste, less speed.
More haste, less speed.
Grammar Patterns
in (one's) haste because of being in a hurry In his haste, he forgot his keys.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurry, speed, urgency; Antonyms: leisure, slowness
Etymology
From Old French 'haste', from a Germanic source related to 'hasty'.
Memory Tips
Remember the proverb 'Haste makes waste' to understand that rushing can lead to errors.