What does hurrying mean?
Hurrying means present participle and gerund of hurry.
Hurrying
/ˈhʌɹi.ɪŋ/ · verb
Meaning
present participle and gerund of hurry.
Definitions by Sense
- present participle and gerund of hurry
- The act of one who hurries; hasty motion.
Example Sentences
With a little manœuvring they contrived to meet on the doorstep which was […] in a boiling stream of passers-by, hurrying business people speeding past in a flurry of fumes and dust in the bright haze.
Consider the hurryings of Jesus from Caiaphas to Pilate; now he stands before Pilate where he was accused of sedition, seduction and usurpation.
Synonyms for hurrying
Antonyms for hurrying
Related Words
Word Forms
- hurryings
Usage Notes
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is a synonym for hurrying?
Common synonyms include fast, speed, speeding, scurrying.
What is the opposite of hurrying?
The opposite depends on the specific sense.
How do you use hurrying in a sentence?
With a little manœuvring they contrived to meet on the doorstep which was […] in a boiling stream of passers-by, hurrying business people speeding past in a flurry of fumes and dust in the bright haze.
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