hie

[hahy]

hie Definition

  • 1to go quickly or hasten
  • 2to hurry someone or something along

Using hie: Examples

Take a moment to familiarize yourself with how "hie" can be used in various situations through the following examples!

  • Example

    We must hie to the airport if we want to catch our flight.

  • Example

    The messenger was sent to hie the king to the battlefield.

  • Example

    Hie thee to the market and bring back some fresh produce.

  • Example

    She hied herself to the library to finish her research.

hie Synonyms and Antonyms

Phrases with hie

  • to depart quickly or hastily

    Example

    As soon as the meeting ended, he hied off to catch his train.

  • hie up

    to make haste or hurry up

    Example

    We need to hie up if we want to get to the concert on time.

  • to leave or depart quickly and secretly

    Example

    The thief hied away with the stolen goods before anyone noticed.

Origins of hie

from Old English 'hīgian', meaning 'to strive after'

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Summary: hie in Brief

The verb 'hie' [hahy] means to go quickly or hasten, or to hurry someone or something along. It is often used in imperative form, as in 'Hie thee to the market and bring back some fresh produce.' 'Hie' can also be used in phrases like 'hie off,' meaning to depart quickly, and 'hie up,' meaning to hurry up.