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