Haste
Definition, Meaning & Examples
Pronunciation /heɪst/ · Part of speech noun
Quick meaning: Haste is a noun meaning Speed; swiftness; dispatch.
Meaning
Speed; swiftness; dispatch.
More Meanings
- (transitive, archaic) To urge onward; to hasten.
- (intransitive, archaic) To move with haste.
- (obsolete) Urgency; sudden excitement of feeling or passion; precipitance; vehemence.
Example Sentences
The king's business required haste.
I said in my haste, All men are liars.
Samson hastes not; but neither does he pause to rest.
We were running late so we finished our meal in haste.
Word Forms
- hastes
- hasting
- hasted
Synonyms for haste
Depending on context, synonyms include hurry, rush, scamper, scramble, scurry, rushing.
Related Words
Related dictionary entries include hurry, hastiness, hurriedness, rushing, rush, rapidity.
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