rush

/rʌʃ/

Definitions

1. verb

to move quickly or suddenly, especially because of an urgent need or a desire to do something

“She rushed to the airport to catch her flight.”

2. noun

a sudden strong feeling or desire to do something

“She felt a rush from the excitement of the concert.”

3. noun

a flow of water, especially from a river or a waterfall

“The rush of the waterfall was mesmerizing.”

4. noun

the state of being in a hurry or having to do something quickly

“The rush of the holidays made it hard to get everything done.”

5. noun

a sudden increase in the price or value of something

“The rush in the stock market was unexpected.”

6. noun

a sudden attack or onset of a disease

“The rush of the flu was severe.”

7. noun

a sudden and strong flow of people or things

“The rush of the crowd into the stadium was intense.”

Synonyms

  • bolt
  • dash
  • gallop
  • hurry
  • rush

Antonyms

  • delay
  • procrastinate