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Meaning of rushed

Source language: EnglishDictionary language: English

rushed

Pronunciation:/ɹʌʃt/

verb

Definitions

  1. To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.

    Example: rush one's dinner;   rush off an email response

  2. To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.

    Example: armies rush to battle;   waters rush down a precipice.

  3. To dribble rapidly.

  4. (contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.

adjective

Definitions

  1. Very busy.

    Example: I was so rushed today, I didn't have time to eat lunch.

  2. Done in haste; done quickly.

    Example: My rushed attempt at an essay received a predictably poor grade.

  3. Abounding or covered with rushes.