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hurrying

The correct spelling is hurrying.

How to pronounce hurrying

/ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/
verb

IPA: /ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/

Say it like: Hur-eei-ng

The correct spelling is hurrying. To do things quickly. 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

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.

noun

  1. 1.The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.

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