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hurried

The correct spelling is hurried.

How to pronounce hurried

/ˈhʌɹid/
adjective

IPA: /ˈhʌɹid/

Say it like: Hur-ree-d

The correct spelling is hurried. Done in a hurry; rushed. For example: "He's hurrying because he's late."

Usage Examples

He's hurrying because he's late.

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

Meanings

adjective

  1. 1.Done in a hurry; rushed.

verb

  1. 1.To do things quickly.
  2. 2.Often with up, to speed up the rate of doing something.
  3. 3.To cause to be done quickly.
  4. 4.To hasten; to impel to greater speed; to urge on.
  5. 5.To impel to precipitate or thoughtless action; to urge to confused or irregular activity.

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