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hurried

/ˈhʌɹid/

Meanings
  • adjective

    Moving with great speed; in a rush.

    - "He hurried through the crowd to catch his train."
    - "The chef was hurriedly preparing the dinner for the guests."
  • verb

    Do something quickly and without careful thought.

    - "Don't hurry yourself, you'll get there on time."
    - "She hurried the children to finish their homework."

Pronunciation
  1. /ˈhɝid/



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Rhymes
Words rhyming with hurried
herded , merited , derided , tired
Variants
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hurried , hurriedly , hurriedness , hurriednesses , hurrier , hurriers , hurries , hurry , hurrying , in a hurry
Etymology
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From Old English hyrigan, meaning 'to press, crowd, or urge'.


Trivia
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  1. The world record for the fastest marathon is held by Eliud Kipchoge, who completed the 26.2-mile race in 2 hours, 1 minute, and 39 seconds.

  2. The term 'hurry up and wait' is often used to describe situations where people are expected to be ready or at a certain place quickly, but are then forced to wait for extended periods of time.


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  1. Stress: Being hurried is a common cause of stress, which can lead to various health issues.

  2. Multitasking: Hurried situations often require people to multitask, which can reduce productivity and increase errors.


Culture
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The concept of being hurried is often associated with stress and anxiety in modern society. It can be explored in literature, such as in Kurt Vonnegut's 'Slaughterhouse-Five', where the main character Billy Pilgrim experiences time in a nonlinear fashion, reflecting the chaos and urgency of modern life.

How to Memorize "hurried"

  1. visualize

    - Visualize a person rushing through a crowded marketplace, pushing through the crowd to get to their destination as quickly as possible.

  2. associate

    - Associate the word 'hurried' with the image of a clock ticking loudly, emphasizing the urgency and importance of time.

  3. mnemonics

    - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Hurry Up and Relax', which can help you remember that being hurried can be stressful, but it's important to take breaks and relax as well.


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