Rushing refers to the act of moving or acting with great speed, often in a hurry or to accomplish something quickly. It can describe the physical act of moving fast, or it can refer to a state of urgency or anxiety, where actions are done without much thought or preparation. “Rushing” can also be used metaphorically to describe situations where people are eager to complete tasks or activities in a short amount of time.
Depending on the context, the Indonesian word for rushing is either terburu-buru or berlarian.
Synonyms of “Rushing”:
- Hurrying
- Hastening
- Darting
- Scurrying
- Speeding
- Racing
- Dashing
- Bolting
- Fleeing
- Scrambling
10 Sentences Using “Rushing”:
- He was rushing to catch the last train and nearly missed it.
- The sound of rushing water from the waterfall was both soothing and powerful.
- Stop rushing through the assignment; it’s better to focus on quality over speed.
- The nurse came rushing into the room to assist the patient.
- She was rushing to finish the project before the deadline.
- Rushing decisions without proper planning can lead to costly mistakes.
- The rushing wind made it difficult to keep the fire lit during the campout.
- The students were rushing down the hall to get to class on time.
- The coach advised the team to avoid rushing their plays and focus on strategy.
- He felt adrenaline rushing through his body as he prepared to give his speech.
Antonyms of “Rushing”:
- Slowing
- Strolling
- Lingering
- Dawdling
- Delaying
- Crawling
- Sauntering
- Hesitating
- Loitering
- Relaxing
Related Words:
- Hurry
- Urgency
- Velocity
- Flow
- Surge
- Burst
- Charge
- Momentum
- Acceleration
- Haste
Related Expressions:
- “In a hurry”
- “Pressed for time”
- “A mad dash”
- “Moving at lightning speed”
- “Racing against the clock”
Related Phrasal Verbs:
- “Rush through” (to complete something quickly, often carelessly)
- “Hurry up” (to move or act faster)
- “Dash off” (to leave or complete something quickly)
- “Pile into” (to rush into a space quickly)
- “Run off” (to leave in a hurry)
Related Idioms:
- “Haste makes waste” (rushing often leads to mistakes)
- “A race against time” (an urgent situation requiring fast action)
- “In the blink of an eye” (something happening very quickly)
- “Like a bat out of hell” (moving very fast and in a rush)
- “Chasing your tail” (rushing around ineffectively)
- “Burning the candle at both ends” (rushing due to overcommitment)
- “Running on empty” (rushing while exhausted)
- “Full steam ahead” (rushing forward with energy or determination)
- “A whirlwind of activity” (a situation of rapid, chaotic rushing)
- “All systems go” (indicating readiness to rush forward with speed and purpose).
