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HURRYING

(noun, adj.sat, verb)

Definitions

There are 8 meanings of the word Hurrying.

How to pronounce hurrying:

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Hurrying - as a noun

Changing location rapidly

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
speed8speeding12
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motion8move9movement15
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Hurrying - as an adjective satellite

Moving with great haste

Example: "Affection for this hurrying driving...little man"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
scurrying15

Hurrying - as a verb

To do things quickly.

Example: "He's hurrying because he's late."

Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.

Example: "If you don't hurry (up) you won't finish on time."

To cause to be done quickly.

To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.

To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.

To put: to convey coal in the mine, e.g. from the working to the tramway.

Example Sentences

"The hurrying car nearly ran a red light."
"The hurrying crowd rushed to catch the last train."
"Please take a seat and stop your hurrying pace."
"The hurrying wind blew the leaves off the tree."
"I could hear the hurrying footsteps behind me."
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Word Game Points

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

HURRYING has a SCRABBLE points total of 15.

Is HURRYING a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, hurrying is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
HURRYING has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 16.

Is HURRYING a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, hurrying is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
HURRYING has a WORDFEUD points total of 17.

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