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Haste

🇬🇧 UK //heɪst// 🇺🇸 US //heɪst//

Meaning of Haste

A hurry or speed in doing something.

In simple words: Doing something quickly.

Haste in a sentence

• In her haste to leave, she forgot her phone.
• He acted with haste and regretted his decision later.
• In haste, they missed several important details.
• Please don’t make haste; we have enough time.
• Haste can lead to mistakes and oversights.

How to use Haste

Use 'haste' to describe urgency, but avoid informal contexts. More suitable for writing or formal speech.

Grammar pattern

make + haste

Memory hint

Haste sounds like 'waste'; don’t waste time if you’re in haste!

Related words

Collocations with Haste

• make haste
• in haste
• with great haste

Synonyms for Haste

• rush
• speed
• haste
• urgency
• swiftness

Opposites of Haste

• delay
• slowness
• dawdle
• tardiness

Common mistakes with Haste

• Using 'hasty' instead of 'haste' incorrectly.
• Confusing 'haste' with 'hurry' in some contexts.

Frequently asked questions about Haste

What does Haste mean?

Doing something quickly.

What is the definition of Haste?

A hurry or speed in doing something.

How do you use Haste in a sentence?

In her haste to leave, she forgot her phone.

Can you give another example of Haste?

He acted with haste and regretted his decision later.

What are synonyms for Haste?

Common alternatives include rush, speed, haste, urgency, swiftness.

What is the opposite of Haste?

Opposite meanings include delay, slowness, dawdle, tardiness.

What words go with Haste?

It commonly pairs with make haste, in haste, with great haste.

What are common mistakes when using Haste?

Using 'hasty' instead of 'haste' incorrectly. Confusing 'haste' with 'hurry' in some contexts.

How do you pronounce Haste?

US: //heɪst//, UK: //heɪst//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Haste?

Use 'haste' to describe urgency, but avoid informal contexts. More suitable for writing or formal speech.