Rushes

Pronunciation: /ˈrʌʃ/

Rushes (verb)

  1. To go somewhere very fast because you are in a hurry.
  2. To do something very fast, often without enough care.
  3. To attack or move towards someone or something quickly and with force.

Examples

  • They rush to catch the bus every morning.
  • We rush through the crowded streets.

Common collocations: rush home, rush past, rush a decision, rush an order, rush the gates

Rushes (noun)

  1. A sudden fast movement towards something.
  2. A time when many people are doing something quickly.
  3. A type of tall, thin plant that grows near water.

Examples

  • There was a rush to the exits during the fire drill.
  • A rush of wind knocked over the signs.

Synonyms of Rushes

Neutral

Informal

Antonyms of Rushes

  • — when describing slow movement
  • — when describing staying longer than necessary