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What is another word for hurry (up)?

Pronunciation: [hˈʌɹi ˈʌp] (IPA)

Hurry up is a common phrase used to tell someone to move quickly or complete a task quickly. However, there are various synonyms for this phrase that can be used to add variety to your language. Some synonyms for "hurry up" include "hasten", "accelerate", "rush", "speed up", "quicken", "expedite", "warp speed", "double time", "make haste", "press forward" and "dash". Each synonym has its nuance and connotation, so choose the one that best fits your situation. For example, you may use "expedite" in a formal email or use "make haste" in a humorous conversation. Regardless of which synonym you choose, one thing is clear, all of them imply quickness and efficiency; making them great alternatives to the phrase "hurry up".
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Synonyms for Hurry (up):

  • n.

    • buck up

What are the hypernyms for Hurry (up)?

A hypernym is a word with a broad meaning that encompasses more specific words called hyponyms.

Famous quotes with Hurry (up)

  • When I'm shooting a film, I don't look at playback. I don't go and do a scene and then hurry (up) and watch what I just did. I never look at it so I haven't seen any of it.
    Andre Benjamin
  • I always wanted to play Joan of Arc. I've always wanted to do that. Now I'm thinking, 'Maybe there's a story in Joan of Arc's mother!' If I don't hurry (up), her grandmother!
    Ellen Burstyn
  • You should hurry (up) and acquire the cigar habit. It's one of the major happinesses. And so much more lasting than love, so much less costly in emotional wear and tear.
    Aldous Huxley
  • When someone screams at me to hurry (up), I slow down.
    Mario Lemieux
  • There's just such a premium on hurrying, and the camera is the be all and end all, and the actors had better hurry (up) and get it right and get it done.
    Mary Steenburgen

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