# rushing

Pronunciation: US say "RUSH-ing" /ˈɹʌʃɪŋ/; UK

## Verb

1. Present participle and gerund of rush. — present participle and gerund of rush
   - Simple: Present participle of rush. Use this -ing form to talk about hurrying right now or as an activity.
   - _Rushing through the report, he overlooked two obvious errors._
   - _Water was rushing down the gutters after the storm._

## Adjective

2. Moving or flowing quickly and with strong, surging force.
   - Simple: Moving fast and with a lot of force, like quick-moving water.
   - _The rushing current made it dangerous to cross the narrow stream._
   - _Every spring a rushing torrent of meltwater fills the canyon floor._

## Noun

3. A quick, surging movement forward.
   - Simple: A fast forward movement with a lot of force behind it.
   - _The rushing of the river grew louder as we neared the falls._
   - _She felt a sudden rushing in her ears moments before she fainted._

## Adjective

4. Full of activity; very busy and bustling. *(dated, Canada, US)*
   - Simple: Very busy and full of things happening.
   - _The harbor district was a rushing place once the trade ships arrived._
   - _She remembered the rushing days of the gold camp, when no one slept._

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