in haste — in a hurry; with great speed or urgency
Part of speech: ADVERB
Definition: in a hurry; with great speed or urgency
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɪn ˈheɪst/
Example Sentences
- Don't make decisions in haste - you might regret them later.
- He packed his suitcase in haste and forgot his toothbrush, underwear, and dignity.
- The chef prepared the meal in haste, accidentally adding salt instead of sugar to the cake.
in haste
ADVERB[/ɪn ˈheɪst/]
in a hurry; with great speed or urgency
He left in haste, forgetting his umbrella by the door.
In haste, he ruined the taste and caused such waste!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'haste' derives from Old French 'haste', meaning 'speed' or 'hurrying'. It entered Middle English as a noun denoting a state of urgency or rapid action, maintaining its sense of swift movement or urgency throughout its evolution in English.
Breakdown
in (preposition indicating a state or condition) + haste (noun from Old French 'haste', meaning hurrying or speed). The phrase literally means 'in a state of hurrying' or 'with speed'.
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📝Examples
“Don't make decisions in haste - you might regret them later.”
“He packed his suitcase in haste and forgot his toothbrush, underwear, and dignity.”
“The chef prepared the meal in haste, accidentally adding salt instead of sugar to the cake.”
“She wrote the email in haste and accidentally sent her grocery list to her boss.”
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