hastily — in a hurried way; with great speed
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a hurried way; with great speed
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈheɪstɪli/
Example Sentences
- He hastily ate his breakfast and spilled coffee all over his shirt.
- The students hastily submitted their assignments before the deadline.
- She hastily hid her phone when the teacher walked in.
hastily
ADVERB[/ˈheɪstɪli/]
in a hurried way; with great speed
She hastily packed her suitcase as the taxi honked outside.
Cook hastily, turn tasty into nasty!
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🌳Etymology
Origin
Hastily developed in the 14th century from Middle English 'haste' (hurry, speed) combined with the adverbial suffix '-ly'. The noun 'haste' itself derives from Old French 'haste', ultimately tracing to a Germanic root meaning rapid or swift movement.
Breakdown
haste (hurry, speed) + -ly (adverbial suffix forming adverbs from adjectives/nouns, meaning 'in the manner of')
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📝Examples
“He hastily ate his breakfast and spilled coffee all over his shirt.”
“The students hastily submitted their assignments before the deadline.”
“She hastily hid her phone when the teacher walked in.”
“The company hastily recalled the defective products.”
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