B2verb1K

Rush

UK /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/US /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/

Definition

to move or to do something with great speed, often too fast

In simple words: to move quickly or hurry

Examples

I had to rush to the station to catch my train before it left.
Please don't rush through your work; take your time to do it well.
The students got a rush of adrenaline when they heard the starting bell.
After the concert, there was a rush of fans trying to exit the venue.
He decided to rush the decision instead of carefully considering all options.

Usage notes

Commonly used when talking about a need to hurry, like catching a bus. Avoid in very formal situations.

Grammar pattern

rush + object

Memory hint

Think of a rushing river that flows fast and doesn't stop.

Collocations

headlong
madly
quickly
along
from
into
come rushing
go rushing
rush to somebody’s rescue
headlong
madly
quickly
along
from
into
come rushing
go rushing
rush to somebody’s rescue

Synonyms

hasten
speed
accelerate
race
dash

Antonyms

slow
dawdle
linger

Common mistakes

Incorrectly using 'rush' as a noun without an article when needed.
Using 'rushed' as a present tense instead of the correct form.
Confusing 'rush' with 'push' in the context of moving quickly.