hurry
Translation
to hurry, to rush
Examples
You need to hurry or you'll be late.
You need to hurry or you'll be late.
She hurried him out of the house.
She hurried him out of the house.
He hurried to catch the train.
He hurried to catch the train.
Grammar Patterns
((to)) hurry to move or act quickly We must hurry to finish on time.
((sb.)) hurry ((sb.)) to make (sb.) move or act quickly She hurried the children along.
((to)) hurry ((to-inf)) to move quickly to do (sth.) He hurried to answer the phone.
Similar Words
Synonyms: rush, dash, hasten; Antonyms: dawdle, linger
Etymology
Of uncertain origin, possibly from a Germanic root related to moving quickly.
Memory Tips
Think of the common phrase 'Hurry up!' to remember its meaning of moving quickly.