Choose the perfect synonym or antonym for the word To move or act quickly to complete a task or reach a place on time.
Hurry
/ˈhʌri/Synonyms:
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Examples:
I am in a hurry now.Don't hurry the kids at the park.
Etymology:
From Middle English hurrien or hurren, of uncertain origin, appearing around the 16th century. Potentially related to the Old Norse hurra meaning to whir or buzz.
Usage Statistics:
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