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Meaning of the word rush in English

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rush

US /rʌʃ/
UK /rʌʃ/
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Verb

1.

move with urgent haste

Example:
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She had to rush to catch her train.
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Don't rush your work; take your time.
Synonym:
hurrydashscurryhastenbolt
2.

cause to move or act with urgent haste

Example:
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The doctor rushed the patient to the hospital.
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They rushed the new product to market.
Synonym:
expediteacceleratehustlespeed up

Noun

1.

a sudden rapid movement toward something

Example:
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There was a sudden rush of water from the broken pipe.
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The morning rush hour is always chaotic.
Synonym:
surgeflowgushburststream
2.

a sudden, strong demand for a product or service

Example:
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There was a huge rush for tickets to the concert.
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The store experienced a holiday shopping rush.
Synonym:
surgedemandboomflurry

Adjective

1.

done with urgent haste and without due care

Example:
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The report was a bit rush and contained some errors.
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It was a rush decision, and we regretted it later.
Synonym:
hastyhurriedquickrapidexpeditious
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Related Word:
rush hour