haste
Translation
hurry, speed, rush
Examples
Why all the haste?
Why all the hurry?
In his haste, he forgot his keys.
In his hurry, he forgot his keys.
Grammar Patterns
in ((one's)) haste with excessive speed or urgency In his haste, he forgot his keys.
Similar Words
Synonyms: hurry, speed, rush; Antonyms: slowness, leisure
Etymology
From Old French 'haste', from a Germanic root related to 'pursue'.
Memory Tips
Remember the famous proverb: 'Haste makes waste'.