Word RUSH: meanings, synonyms & antonyms

rush

🇺🇸 [rʌʃ]

Meanings

To move with urgent speed or to hurry, often with a sense of pressure or excitement. It can also refer to a sudden surge of activity or a period of intense demand or urgency.

Examples

• I had to rush to catch the bus this morning.
• The students rushed to finish their assignments before the deadline.
• The rush of customers overwhelmed the store during the holiday sale.

Synonyms

hurry • rush • hasten

Antonyms

slow down • linger • delay