Cool MateHurry up vs Make it fast
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Hurry up
InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Make it fast
InformalTop 3,000 (common)
Most common: Hurry up
| Hurry up | Make it fast | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //ˈhʌri ʌp//🇺🇸 //ˈhɜri ʌp// | 🇬🇧 //meɪk ɪt fɑːst//🇺🇸 //meɪk ɪt fæst// |
| Meaning | Do something faster. | Do something quickly. |
| Example | You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! | Can you make it fast? I have to leave soon. |
| Register | Informal | Informal |
| How common | Top 2,000 (common) | Top 3,000 (common) |
| Collocations | hurry up and wait, hurry up before, hurry up to | make it quick, make it smooth, make it easy, make it happen, make it on time |
| Common mistakes | Omitting 'up', saying just 'hurry'., 'Hurry up' used in formal writing., Using 'hurry up' without an object or activity. | Using it in formal situations where a more polite phrase is needed., Confusing it with 'make it quick' - they are similar but 'fast' implies speed and urgency., Adding unnecessary words, like 'please make it fast' sounds less urgent. |
| Usage notes | Commonly used in casual contexts to prompt someone to act more quickly. Avoid in formal situations. | Use 'make it fast' when you're asking someone to hurry up. This phrase is more casual and suited to informal conversations. Avoid using it in formal settings. |
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Frequently asked questions: Hurry up vs Make it fast
What's the difference between Hurry up and Make it fast?
Hurry up: Do something faster. Make it fast: Do something quickly.
Which is more common: Hurry up and Make it fast?
Hurry up is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Hurry up: You need to hurry up or we will miss the train! Make it fast: Can you make it fast? I have to leave soon.
Can I use Hurry up and Make it fast interchangeably?
Not always. Hurry up and Make it fast are related and overlap in some contexts, but they differ in register, how common they are, and usage, so swapping one for another can change the meaning or tone. Check the differences above before substituting.