Cool MateMeaning of Hurry
In simple words: To go fast or make someone go fast.
Hurry in a sentence
- You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus.
- Please hurry up and finish your homework.
- Don't hurry through your work; take your time.
- She always seems to hurry when she’s late.
- I can't believe you made me hurry for nothing!
- He had to hurry to the meeting after getting stuck in traffic.
How to use Hurry
Use 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts.
Grammar pattern
hurry + object
Memory hint
Think of 'hurry' like 'hurry up!' - picturing someone running fast.
Related words
Collocations with Hurry
- hurry up
- in a hurry
- hurry home
- hurry along
- hurry to finish
Common mistakes with Hurry
- Confusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts.
- Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed.
- Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables.
Hurry appears in
Hurry in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
عجّل
للذهاب بسرعة أو جعل شخص آخر يذهب بسرعة.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তাড়াতাড়ি করা
তাড়াতাড়ি যাওয়া বা কাউকে তাড়াতাড়ি করানো।
- GermanDeutsch
Eile
Schnell gehen oder jemanden schnell machen lassen.
- SpanishEspañol
Apresurarse
Ir rápido o hacer que alguien vaya rápido.
- Persianفارسی
عجله کردن
تند رفتن یا کسی را وادار به تند رفتن کردن.
- FrenchFrançais
Se dépêcher
Aller vite ou faire aller quelqu'un vite.
- Hindiहिन्दी
जल्दी करना
तेज़ी से जाना या किसी को तेज़ी से भेजना।
- ItalianItaliano
Sbrigati/Fretta
Andare veloce o far andare qualcuno veloce.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Apressar-se, Correr
Ir rápido ou fazer alguém ir rápido.
- RussianРусский
Торопиться
Быстро идти или заставлять кого-то идти быстро.
- Urduاردو
جلدی کرنا، جلدی مچانا
تیزی سے جانا یا کسی کو تیزی سے جانے کے لیے کہنا۔
- Chinese中文
赶快
快速去或让别人快速去。
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Frequently asked questions about Hurry
What does Hurry mean?
To go fast or make someone go fast.
What is the definition of Hurry?
to move or act quickly because there is not much time
How do you use Hurry in a sentence?
You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus.
Can you give another example of Hurry?
Please hurry up and finish your homework.
What are synonyms for Hurry?
Common alternatives include rush, rush, rush, rush, rush.
What is the opposite of Hurry?
Opposite meanings include delay, slow, pause.
What words go with Hurry?
It commonly pairs with hurry up, in a hurry, hurry home, hurry along, hurry to finish.
What are common mistakes when using Hurry?
Confusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts. Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed. Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables.
How do you pronounce Hurry?
US: /["/ˈhɜːri/","/ˈhɜːriz/","/ˈhɜːrid/","/ˈhɜːriɪŋ/"]/, UK: /["/ˈhʌri/","/ˈhʌriz/","/ˈhʌrid/","/ˈhʌriɪŋ/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Hurry?
Use 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts.
What CEFR level is Hurry?
"Hurry" is at B1 level on the CEFR scale.