English

hurry

ˈhʌri, ˈhʌ.ɹi, ˈhɝː.i
Meaning: to move or act quickly
Part of Speech: Verb Alternative Readings: ˈhʌ.ɹi, ˈhɝː.i

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Verb inflections

Form Inflected form
Base hurry
3rd person singular present hurries
Present participle hurrying
Past hurried
Will future will hurry
Going-to future going to hurry
Imperative negative don't hurry / do not hurry

Example sentences

We had to hurry to catch the last train.
We had to hurry to catch the last train.
The train is about to leave, so please hurry.
The train is about to leave, so please hurry.
You must hurry; otherwise, you will miss the train.
You must hurry; otherwise, you will miss the train.
When the bus finally arrived, she sighed, thank god, and hurried to work.
When the bus finally arrived, she sighed, thank god, and hurried to work.

Usage Notes

To hurry means to move or do something faster than usual. It is often used when there is a deadline or someone is late.

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