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hurriedly

|hur-ried-ly|

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🇺🇸

/ˈhɜːrɪdli/

🇬🇧

/ˈhʌrɪdli/

(hurried)

quickly, with haste

Base FormAdverb
hurriedhurriedly
Etymology
Etymology Information

'hurriedly' originates from the verb 'hurry,' which comes from the Middle English word 'hurren,' meaning 'to move with haste.'

Historical Evolution

'hurren' transformed into the modern English word 'hurry,' and the adverbial form 'hurriedly' was derived from it.

Meaning Changes

Initially, it meant 'to move quickly,' and this meaning has largely remained the same in modern usage.

Meanings by Part of Speech

Adverb 1

in a quick or rushed manner.

She packed her bags hurriedly before leaving for the airport.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45