in a hurry

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Short of time and moving quickly.
Practice using in a hurry in conversation until it feels natural

Examples

  • She left in a hurry and forgot her coat.
  • We were in a hurry to catch the train.
  • I cannot talk long because I am in a hurry.
  • Are you in a hurry, or can you stay for coffee?
  • He wrote the note in a hurry, so it was hard to read.

Similar words

in a rush
pressed for time
rushed

Meanings

Short of time

time
neutral
Moving or acting more quickly than usual because there is little time.

Examples

  • I cannot talk long because I am in a hurry.
  • She left in a hurry and forgot her coat.
  • Are you in a hurry, or can you stay for coffee?
  • We were in a hurry to catch the train.
  • He wrote the note in a hurry, so it was hard to read.

Similar words

in a rush
pressed for time
rushed

Etymology

In places a person within a state, and hurry names haste or urgency.

FAQ

What does in a hurry mean?

It means short of time and acting quickly.

When is in a hurry used?

It is used when someone is rushing because time is limited.

How is in a hurry different from in a rush?

They are close in meaning. In a rush is another common way to say it.

How is in a hurry used in a sentence?

It can follow be, as in “I am in a hurry,” or describe how someone acts.

Is in a hurry formal?

It is neutral and common in everyday speech.

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