rush — to move or do something very quickly
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move or do something very quickly
Pronunciation (IPA): /rʌʃ/
Example Sentences
- I always rush to the bathroom during commercial breaks.
- Students rush to submit their assignments before the deadline.
- My mom rushed me to eat faster, but I was savoring my favorite pizza.
rush
VERB[/rʌʃ/]
to move or do something very quickly
to move or do something very quickly
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word derives from Old French ruser, meaning to dodge or repel. By the 14th century, it evolved to convey rapid, forceful movement—evoking the image of water bursting through a dam and flowing violently.
Breakdown
Old French ruser (to dodge, repel) → Middle English rushen, eventually acquiring the sense of swift, impetuous forward motion.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“I always rush to the bathroom during commercial breaks.”
“Students rush to submit their assignments before the deadline.”
“My mom rushed me to eat faster, but I was savoring my favorite pizza.”
“Don't rush into making important decisions without thinking carefully.”
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