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HASTENING

(verb, noun)

Definitions

There are 5 meanings of the word Hastening.

Hastening - as a verb

Act at high speed

Example: "We have to rush!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
festinate12hurry11look sharprush7

Move hurridly

Example: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghie6hotfoot13pelt alongrace6rush7rush alongspeed8step on it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
go3locomote12move9travel9
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Speed up the progress of; facilitate

Example: "This should expedite the process"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
expedite18

Cause to occur rapidly

Example: "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
induce9rush7stimulate11

Hastening - as a noun

The act of speeding up; a growing faster.

Example Sentences

"The hastening storm approached with dark clouds and strong winds."
"She walked with a hastening pace, trying to reach the bus stop before it departed."
"The hastening car drove recklessly, putting everyone on the road in danger."
"The hastening footsteps echoed through the empty hallway in the late hours of the night."
"His hastening heartbeat indicated his nervousness before the important presentation."
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Word Game Points

Is HASTENING a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, hastening is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

HASTENING has a SCRABBLE points total of 13.

Is HASTENING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hastening is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HASTENING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 15.

Is HASTENING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hastening is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HASTENING has a WORDFEUD points total of 14.

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