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Meaning of rushes
The primary meaning of the word "rushes" is to move quickly or urgently.
Etymology of rushes
The word "rushes" originated from the Old French word "rush" or "rous", which is derived from the Latin word "rushium" or "junco", referring to a type of plant.
Historically, the word "rush" has been used since the 13th century to describe a type of plant, and its usage has evolved to include the verb form, which means to move quickly or urgently.
Synonyms
hastes
speeds
hurries
dashes
sprints
rushes
bolts
dartings
gallops
trots
canters
runs
races
chases
pursues
hastens
quickens
accelerates
expedites
facilitates
fasts
zooms
flashes
whizzes
zoomings
flashes
whirrs
whirls
twirls
spins
swoops
swoopings
plunges
dives
hurdlings
leapings
boundings
springings
jumpings
Definitions
- Oxford Languages defines "rushes" as a verb meaning to move quickly or urgently, or as a noun referring to a sudden or urgent movement.
- Another definition is related to the plant, where "rushes" refers to a type of grass or sedge with long, thin stems.
Usage Examples
- The fire department rushes to the scene of the emergency.
- She rushes through her breakfast to catch the bus.
- The company rushes to meet the deadline for the project.
- The athlete rushes down the field, dodging opponents.
Antonyms
delays
slowdowns
laggings
tarryings
lingerings
dawdlings
loafings
idlings
slackenings
easings
reductions
decreases
slackings
crawls
creeps
ploddings
trudges
saunters
strolls
amblings
meanderings