Rush meaning in English
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Definition
to rush: to hurry, to go quickly
Don't rush. Take your time. There is no hurry.
We will rush the order out to you as soon as possible so that we can meet the deadline.
rushed: done quickly, under pressure, untidy
a rush: a hurry, a need for speed; an urgency, a large and urgent demand
Examples
- "I have an appointment to have my shoes shined at 3:00, and I don't like to be rushed."
- "There's no need to rush!"
- "Bruno's Brew is the most popular perfume in Brazil, and as things stand, I have nothing to give our wholesalers for the Christmas rush."
Exercise 1
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue!
This adjective means 'cheeky', 'badly behaved', 'impolite', etc:
My son is very . He often takes biscuits without permission, runs with scissors, and pulls his sister's hair.
Now we're looking for a verb which means 'to deal with', 'to manage', or 'to take care of':
Can you this project alone, or do you need me to help you? (remember to conjugate correctly!)
Finally, find the verb which means 'to hurry' or 'to do something quickly':
If you your homework, you are likely to get a bad mark.
This adjective means 'cheeky', 'badly behaved', 'impolite', etc:
My son is very . He often takes biscuits without permission, runs with scissors, and pulls his sister's hair.
Now we're looking for a verb which means 'to deal with', 'to manage', or 'to take care of':
Can you this project alone, or do you need me to help you? (remember to conjugate correctly!)
Finally, find the verb which means 'to hurry' or 'to do something quickly':
If you your homework, you are likely to get a bad mark.
Fill in the blanks with terms used in the dialogue!
This adjective means 'cheeky', 'badly behaved', 'impolite', etc:
My son is very naughty 1. He often takes biscuits without permission, runs with scissors, and pulls his sister's hair.
Now we're looking for a verb which means 'to deal with', 'to manage', or 'to take care of':
Can you handle 2 this project alone, or do you need me to help you? (remember to conjugate correctly!)
Finally, find the verb which means 'to hurry' or 'to do something quickly':
If you rush 3 your homework, you are likely to get a bad mark.
This adjective means 'cheeky', 'badly behaved', 'impolite', etc:
My son is very naughty 1. He often takes biscuits without permission, runs with scissors, and pulls his sister's hair.
Now we're looking for a verb which means 'to deal with', 'to manage', or 'to take care of':
Can you handle 2 this project alone, or do you need me to help you? (remember to conjugate correctly!)
Finally, find the verb which means 'to hurry' or 'to do something quickly':
If you rush 3 your homework, you are likely to get a bad mark.
1 naughty: 'Naughty' is the term we were looking for here. If someone is 'naughty', then they are not 'sensible', 'calm', or 'kind'. We often say that children are 'naughty' when they behave badly.
2 handle: 'Handle' is the correct answer here. 'To handle' can have several different meanings depending on the context. In the dialogue, Edward 'handles a paper jam in a photocopier'. This means that he 'deals with' or 'manages' the problem. Another example: 'Brian handles Bruno's special needs and desires'. In another context, 'to handle' can mean 'to touch' or 'to manipulate': 'Please handle this box with care. It contains fragile items'.
3 rush: 'Rush' is the best answer here. To 'rush' is to do something very quickly, or to 'hurry'. Note the related noun: 'a rush'. Here's an example: 'I'm in a bit of a rush, so I can't stop and chat'.
Exercise 2
"You seemed rather unwell last night."
In this context, "unwell" means .
In this context, "unwell" means .
"You seemed rather unwell last night."
In this context, "unwell" means ill.
In this context, "unwell" means ill.
ill: "Ill" is the best term to define "unwell" in this context. Both terms share a similar meaning with "sick", and describe a person who is not in good health. Example: "I'm feeling unwell. I think I need a cup of tea."
angry: The term "angry" is sued to describe someone who is "cross", "mad", or has "lost their temper". This is unrelated to the term "unwell".
rushed: The term "rushed" is used to describe someone who is "in a hurry" or has a lot of things to do in a short space of time. This is unrelated to the term "unwell".
unpleasant: The term "unpleasant" describes a person or object which is not "nice" or "pleasing". Example: "The soup left an unpleasant taste in my mouth". This is unrelated to the term "unwell".
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