Hurry vs Run God damn it run

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

Hurry

Top 1,000 (very common)B1verb

Run God damn it run

InformalTop 2,000 (common)
Most formal: HurryMost common: Hurry
 HurryRun God damn it run
Pronunciation🇬🇧 /["/ˈhʌri/","/ˈhʌriz/","/ˈhʌrid/","/ˈhʌriɪŋ/"]/🇺🇸 /["/ˈhɜːri/","/ˈhɜːriz/","/ˈhɜːrid/","/ˈhɜːriɪŋ/"]/🇬🇧 //rʌn ɡɒd dæm ɪt rʌn//🇺🇸 //rʌn ɡɑd dæm ɪt rʌn//
MeaningTo go fast or make someone go fast.To move quickly on foot.
ExampleYou need to hurry if you want to catch the bus.During the fire drill, he shouted, 'Run God damn it run!' to get everyone outside.
RegisterNeutralInformal
How commonTop 1,000 (very common)Top 2,000 (common)
CEFR levelB1-
Part of speechverb
Collocationshurry up, in a hurry, hurry home, hurry along, hurry to finishrun fast, run away, run away from, run towards, run like the wind
Antonymsdelay, slow, pause-
Common mistakesConfusing 'hurry' with 'rush' in different contexts., Using 'hurry' without an object when one is needed., Mispronouncing 'hurry' as if it has two syllables.Confused with 'run' as a noun vs. 'run' as a verb., Incorrectly using 'runned' instead of 'ran' for past tense., Not adding intensity with 'God damn it' in appropriate situations.
Usage notesUse 'hurry' when you need to act quickly. It's suitable for all types of communication but avoid it in very formal contexts.This phrase is often used informally to express urgency or frustration. It may not be appropriate in formal contexts.

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Frequently asked questions: Hurry vs Run God damn it run

What's the difference between Hurry and Run God damn it run?

Hurry: To go fast or make someone go fast. Run God damn it run: To move quickly on foot.

Which is more formal: Hurry and Run God damn it run?

Hurry is the most formal of these.

Which is more common: Hurry and Run God damn it run?

Hurry is the most common in everyday English.

Can you show an example of each?

Hurry: You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus. Run God damn it run: During the fire drill, he shouted, 'Run God damn it run!' to get everyone outside.

Can I use Hurry and Run God damn it run interchangeably?

Not always. Hurry and Run God damn it run 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.

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