rush

//rʌʃ//
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Verb

rushInfinitive
rushPresent tense
rushedPast tense
rushedPast participle
rushingPresent participle
rushesThird-person singular
1

to move or act with great speed or urgency

We rushed to the hospital when we heard the news.

2

to transport or send someone or something with urgent haste

They rushed the injured player to the hospital.

3

to attack or charge suddenly and forcefully

The soldiers rushed the enemy position at dawn.

4

to do something too quickly without proper care or thought

Don't rush your decision—take time to think about it carefully.

Noun

rushSingular
rushesPlural
1

a sudden quick movement or flow of people or things

There was a rush of people toward the exit when the alarm sounded.

2

a situation requiring urgent action or attention

There's no rush—we have plenty of time.

3

a sudden strong feeling or sensation

She felt a rush of excitement when she heard the good news.

4

a period of intense activity or demand

The holiday rush keeps the store busy from morning to night.

Synonym

Noun

rushSingular
rushesPlural
1

a grasslike plant with cylindrical stems that grows in wet areas, often used for weaving mats and baskets

Rushes grow along the edge of the pond and are used to make baskets.

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