haste
/heɪst/
verb
- To move or act quickly; to hurry.
- We must haste to the airport if we want to catch our flight.
- The messenger hasted to deliver the urgent letter before noon.
- She hasted through the crowd to reach the front of the line.
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noun
- Speed or quickness of movement or action, often with the idea of urgency or rushing.
- The report was written in great haste and contained several errors.
- He packed his bag with haste, knowing the taxi was waiting outside.
- In her haste to catch the bus, she forgot her lunch on the kitchen counter.
- A situation or state of being rushed, often leading to mistakes or carelessness.
- Haste makes waste, so take your time with the project.
- The team's haste to finish early caused them to overlook important details.
- She regretted her haste in sending the email without proofreading it.