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rushing

|rush-ing|

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/ˈrʌʃɪŋ/

(rush)

swift movement

Base FormPluralPlural3rd Person Sing.PastPast ParticiplePresent Participle
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Etymology
Etymology Information

'rush' originates from Middle English, specifically the word 'ruschen', where 'ruschen' meant 'to move swiftly'.

Historical Evolution

'ruschen' transformed into the modern English word 'rush'.

Meaning Changes

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

Meanings by Part of Speech

Verb 1

moving with urgent haste.

She was rushing to catch the bus.

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Verb 2

present participle form of 'rush'.

The water was rushing down the stream.

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Last updated: 2025/01/11 11:45