Definitions and Examples of hurry, rush
Learn when and how to use these words with these examples!
To move or act with speed or haste; to rush.
Example
We need to hurry if we want to catch the train.
To move with great speed or urgency; to hurry.
Example
I had to rush to finish my work before the deadline.
Key Differences: hurry vs rush
- 1Hurry implies a sense of urgency or haste, but it may not necessarily be frantic or chaotic.
- 2Rush conveys a more intense sense of urgency, often accompanied by a feeling of stress or pressure.
Effective Usage of hurry, rush
- 1Daily Life: Use stroll when describing a leisurely walk or a relaxed pace.
- 2Travel: Use stroll when describing a casual walk around a new city or town.
- 3Writing: Use hurry and rush to create tension and urgency in narratives.
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Remember this!
The antonyms of stroll are hurry and rush. While hurry implies a sense of urgency or haste, rush conveys a more intense sense of urgency. Use stroll to describe a leisurely walk or relaxed pace, and use hurry and rush to create tension and urgency in writing.
