hurry — to move or do something more quickly than usual
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to move or do something more quickly than usual
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈhɜːri/
Example Sentences
- Mom always says 'hurry up!' when I'm getting ready for school.
- I was in such a hurry that I put on two different socks.
- Don't hurry your breakfast - you might get a stomachache.
hurry
VERB[/ˈhɜːri/]
to move or do something more quickly than usual
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
The word 'hurry' derives from Middle English 'hurren', likely developing from onomatopoeia—imitative words representing the sound of rapid movement. This fascinating example demonstrates how words describing urgent, hasty motion originated from the mimicry of movement sounds.
Breakdown
Middle English 'hurren' (imitative origin, representing rushed movement sounds) evolved into modern English 'hurry', with the morphological shift reflecting phonetic changes typical of Middle to Early Modern English development.
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📝Examples
“Mom always says 'hurry up!' when I'm getting ready for school.”
“I was in such a hurry that I put on two different socks.”
“Don't hurry your breakfast - you might get a stomachache.”
“He hurried to catch the last bus but ended up chasing a school bus instead.”
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