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haste

2 entries found.

Main Entry:
1haste 
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Pronunciation:
\ˈhāst\
Function:
noun
Etymology:
Middle English, from Anglo-French, of Germanic origin; akin to Old English ̄st violence
Date:
14th century
1 : rapidity of motion : swiftness 2 : rash or headlong action : precipitateness <the beauty of speed uncontaminated by hasteHarper's> 3 : undue eagerness to act
synonyms haste, hurry, speed, expedition, dispatch mean quickness in movement or action. haste applies to personal action and implies urgency and precipitancy and often rashness <marry in haste>. hurry often has a strong suggestion of agitated bustle or confusion <in the hurry of departure she forgot her toothbrush>. speed suggests swift efficiency in movement or action <exercises to increase your reading speed>. expedition and dispatch both imply speed and efficiency in handling affairs but expedition stresses ease or efficiency of performance and dispatch stresses promptness in concluding matters <the case came to trial with expedition> <paid bills with dispatch>.


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