# hurrying

Pronunciation: US say "HUR-ee-ing" /ˈhɝiɪŋ/; UK say "HU-ree-ing" /ˈhʌɹiɪŋ/

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of hurry. — present participle and gerund of hurry
   - Simple: Present participle and gerund of hurry. Use this -ing form when something is happening now or acting as a noun.
   - _Hurrying through the crowded station, he dropped his ticket._
   - _There is no point in hurrying when the train is already delayed._

## Noun

2. The act of rushing; quick, hasty motion or haste in getting something done.
   - Simple: The act of moving or doing something in a fast, rushed way.
   - _The morning was full of hurrying as everyone tried to reach the platform on time._
   - _Her endless hurrying betrayed how anxious she was about the deadline._

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