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hurries

hur·ry
H h

Transcription

    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • UK Pronunciation
    • UK IPA
    • [hur-ee, huhr-ee]
    • /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i/
    • /ˈhʌr.i/
    • US Pronunciation
    • US IPA
    • [hur-ee, huhr-ee]
    • /ˈhɜr i, ˈhʌr i/

Definitions of hurries word

  • verb without object hurries to move, proceed, or act with haste (often followed by up): Hurry, or we'll be late. Hurry up, it's starting to rain. 1
  • verb with object hurries to drive, carry, or cause to move or perform with speed. 1
  • verb with object hurries to hasten; urge forward (often followed by up). 1
  • verb with object hurries to impel or perform with undue haste: to hurry someone into a decision. 1
  • noun plural hurries a state of urgency or eagerness: to be in a hurry to meet a train. 1
  • noun plural hurries hurried movement or action; haste. 1

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Origin of hurries

First appearance:

before 1580
One of the 35% oldest English words
1580-90; expressive word of uncertain origin, compare Middle English horyed (attested once) rushed, impelled, Middle High German hurren to move quickly

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Parts of speech for Hurries

noun
adjective
verb
adverb
pronoun
preposition
conjunction
determiner
exclamation

hurries popularity

A common word. It’s meaning is known to most children of preschool age. About 93% of English native speakers know the meaning and use the word.
According to our data about 64% of words is more used. This is a rare but used term. It occurs in the pages of specialized literature and in the speech of educated people.

hurries usage trend in Literature

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