Cool MateHurry
UK /["/ˈhʌri/","/ˈhʌriz/","/ˈhʌrid/","/ˈhʌriɪŋ/"]/US /["/ˈhɜːri/","/ˈhɜːriz/","/ˈhɜːrid/","/ˈhɜːriɪŋ/"]/
Definition
to move or act quickly because there is not much time
In simple words: To go fast or make someone go fast.
Examples
- 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.
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.
Grammar pattern
hurry + object
Memory hint
Think of 'hurry' like 'hurry up!' - picturing someone running fast.
Collocations
- hurry up
- in a hurry
- hurry home
- hurry along
- hurry to finish
Synonyms
- rush
- rush
- rush
- rush
- rush
Antonyms
- delay
- slow
- pause
Common mistakes
- Confusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts.
- Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed.
- Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables.