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Hurry: Meaning, Usage, and Common Mistakes (2 meaning)
Meaning 1：move quickly (hurry)
hurry
/ˈhʌri/
v.
To move or do things faster than usual because you are late or in a rush.
move quickly
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/muːv ˈkwɪkli/
v.
To act or move with speed, often because time is limited or one is late.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Root Explanation
No clear root; possibly imitative of rapid movement. From Middle English *hurren*.
💡 Mnemonic
Think of a hare (hurr-y) running fast.
📖 Example
We need to hurry if we want to catch the last bus home.
We need to hurry if we want to catch the last bus home.
🔗 Collocations
hurry up – to move faster
hurry along – to proceed quickly
in a hurry – in a rushed state
🔄 Synonyms
🚫 Antonyms
🌱 Derivatives
📖 Cultural Story
The origin of 'hurry' is uncertain, but it may be related to 'harry' (to plunder). In modern culture, 'hurry' is commonly used in fast-paced city life, with signs saying 'Hurry up!' to prompt action.
Meaning 2：make someone go faster (hurry)
hurry
/ˈhʌri/
v.
To make someone do something or go somewhere more quickly, often because you want them to be faster.
make someone go faster
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/meɪk ˈsʌmwʌn ɡoʊ ˈfæstər/
v.
To cause someone to move or act more quickly, often by speaking or showing impatience.
📘 Details & Usage
📖 Example
My mom always hurries me to finish my breakfast before school.
My mom always hurries me to finish my breakfast before school.
🔗 Collocations
hurry someone up – to make someone move faster
hurry someone along – to urge someone to proceed
hurry someone into something – to force someone to do something too quickly
🔄 Synonyms
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