Meaning & use
rush
To move or act with great haste and speed, especially because there is little time.
See it in a sentence
They had to rush to catch the last train before the station closed for the night.
Don't rush your answer; take a moment to think it through carefully.
A note on using this word
Rush can describe physical movement, doing something too quickly, or a sudden strong feeling, as in 'a rush of excitement.'
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Another way to use it
2. noun
A period of great activity or a sudden strong feeling that arrives quickly.
She felt a rush of relief when she saw her lost dog running toward her.
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