Hurry — synonyms, definition

1. hurry (Noun)

ado agitation alacrity bustle celerity charge commotion confusion dispatch flurry flutter haste hastiness hurriedness hustle perturbation precipitation quickness rush rushing • • •

hurry (Noun) — A condition of urgency making it necessary to move or act fast. ex. "in a hurry to lock the door"

hurry (Noun) — Overly eager speed (and possible carelessness). ex. "he soon regretted his hurry"

hurry (Noun) — The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner. ex. "in his hurry to leave he forgot his book"

fastness motion move movement speed swiftness urgency abruptness bolt dash precipitance precipitancy precipitateness precipitousness scamper scramble scurry suddenness

2. hurry (Verb)

accelerate advance amble anticipate belt along bestir bolt bucket along bustle cannonball along canter dart dash dispatch expedite festinate flee fly get a move on haste • • •

hurry (Verb) — Move fast. ex. "He hurried down the hall to receive his guests"

hurry (Verb) — Act or move at high speed. ex. "hurry--it's late!"

hurry (Verb) — Urge to an unnatural speed. ex. "Don't hurry me, please!"

act exhort go locomote move press travel urge urge on barge barrel belt bomb buck bucket charge dart dash flash fleet flit flutter push forward rocket run scoot scream scud shoot • • •