Cool MateMake haste vs Rush
When to use each in English, with meaning, register, and examples.
Make haste
Beyond 10,000 (less common)
Rush
Top 1,000 (very common)B2verb
Most common: Rush
| Make haste | Rush | |
|---|---|---|
| Pronunciation | 🇬🇧 //meɪk heɪst//🇺🇸 //meɪk heɪst// | 🇬🇧 /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/rʌʃ/","/ˈrʌʃɪz/","/rʌʃt/","/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/"]/ |
| Meaning | To hurry or go quickly. | to move quickly or hurry |
| Example | We must **make haste** if we want to catch the last train. | I had to rush to the station to catch my train before it left. |
| Register | Neutral | Neutral |
| How common | Beyond 10,000 (less common) | Top 1,000 (very common) |
| CEFR level | - | B2 |
| Part of speech | verb | |
| Collocations | make haste slowly, make haste to, make haste and do | 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 |
| Antonyms | - | slow, dawdle, linger |
| Common mistakes | Confused with 'make waste' - they are different expressions., Using in very informal settings where it sounds out of place., Forgetting to use it in the imperative form when commanding someone to hurry. | 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. |
| Usage notes | Use 'make haste' in slightly formal contexts or literary settings. It may sound old-fashioned in casual conversation. | Commonly used when talking about a need to hurry, like catching a bus. Avoid in very formal situations. |
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Frequently asked questions: Make haste vs Rush
What's the difference between Make haste and Rush?
Make haste: To hurry or go quickly. Rush: to move quickly or hurry
Which is more common: Make haste and Rush?
Rush is the most common in everyday English.
Can you show an example of each?
Make haste: We must **make haste** if we want to catch the last train. Rush: I had to rush to the station to catch my train before it left.
Can I use Make haste and Rush interchangeably?
Not always. Make haste and Rush 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.