hurry

[US]/'hʌrɪ/
[UK]/ˈhɜːri/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

vt. & vi. urge or push someone to move faster; act quickly
n. a state of rushing or moving quickly

Phrases & Collocations

Hurry up!

in a hurry

hurry up

in no hurry

no hurry

hurry on

hurry back

hurry off

hurry away

Example Sentences

in no hurry to leave.

there's no hurry to get back.

the hurry of city life

I'm in a hurry for school.

He was in a hurry to leave.

She is hurrying for the conference.

please hurry up the dinner.

Why are you in such a hurry?

The edition reads“hurry”, not “harry.”

the urgent words “Hurry! Hurry!”

Come on! We must hurry!.

hurry up and finish your meal.

relax, what's the hurry?.

no one seemed in a hurry for the results.

Hurry up! You'll be late.

In the fifth line, read“hurry”for “harry”.

My daughter is in such a hurry to grow up.

Why are you in such a hurry to sell?

Hurry up — it's almost time for school.

Real-world Examples

Hurry up. Move in, hurry up.

Source: BBC documentary "Chinese Teachers Are Coming"

" Oh, hurry" ! said Wilbur. " Hurry up, Templeton" !

Source: Charlotte's Web

We waited for ten more minutes, and then we hurried on.

Source: "The Prisoner of Zenda" Simplified Version (Level 3)

" Where are you going in such a hurry? "

Source: The Adventures of Pinocchio

Ian, can you please hurry? - I am hurrying.

Source: Desperate Housewives (Audio Version) Season 3

Abe! Hurry! Hurry up! We're losing her!

Source: English little tyrant

What are you two in such a hurry for?

Source: Sarah and the little duckling

Only because she's always in such a hurry.

Source: Modern Family Season 6

They said the mistakes came because the process was hurried.

Source: VOA Slow English Technology

You wished for your child to hurry and grow up.

Source: Love resides in my heart.

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