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How to pronounce rush
Say it like this: /ˈɹʌʃ/. Listen to real recordings below and compare how it sounds in different accents.
What does rush mean?
nounA sudden forward motion.
“A gentleman of his train spurred up his horse, and, with a violent rush, severed him from the duke.”
A surge.
“A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume.”
General haste.
“Many errors were made in the rush to finish.”
verbTo hurry; to perform a task with great haste, often not properly or without thinking carefully.
“rush one's dinner; rush off an email response”
To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
“armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice.”
To dribble rapidly.
adjPerformed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure, especially if therefore done badly.
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