Hurry vs Rush

When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.

	Hurry	Rush
Meaning	To go fast or make someone go fast.	to move quickly or hurry
CEFR level	B1	B2
Part of speech	verb	verb
Usage notes	Use 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts.	Commonly used when talking about a need to hurry, like catching a bus. Avoid in very formal situations.

Frequently asked questions: Hurry vs Rush

What's the difference between "Hurry" and "Rush"?

"Hurry" means: To go fast or make someone go fast. "Rush" means: to move quickly or hurry

When should I use "Hurry" and "Rush"?

They can all be used in everyday English.

Are "Hurry" and "Rush" the same CEFR level?

"Hurry" is at B1, "Rush" is at B2 on the CEFR scale.