hurry
A person who hurries tries to do things very quickly.
This word can be used as a verb or as a noun. It’s similar to the word “rush.”
Here are some ways to use the word "hurry" as a verb:
- We hurried to class because we were afraid of being late.
- You had better hurry if you don’t want to be late.
- I’m hurrying as fast as I can.
- There’s no need to hurry. Take your time.
- My boss told me not to hurry.
- Hurry up! We have to leave. (The word “up” is often used with “hurry.”)
- Hurry! We’re going to be late.
- You need to hurry if you want to catch the bus.
- Every day he hurries to work.
- He needs to hurry because he takes the train.
- If he doesn’t hurry, he’ll miss the train.
In these examples, the word "hurry" is a noun:
- I’m sorry, I’m in a big hurry and I don’t have time to talk.
- Why is she always in such a big hurry?
- Young people should not be in a hurry to get married.
- There’s no hurry. We can wait.
- I’m not in a hurry.
Notice the preposition “in” often comes before “hurry” when it’s used as a noun.
- That kid is always in a big hurry to get somewhere.
- Why is he in such a hurry?
- He’s in a hurry.