rush When there’s a need to go somewhere quickly, you can use the word "rush" as a verb or as a noun. It’s very similar to the word "hurry." 
These sentences use "rush" as a verb: - Ed rushed to work this morning.
- Alma needs to rush to her next class.
- You can’t rush this process. It takes time.
- I’ve got to rush. See you later.
- Try not to rush.
- If you rush, you might make a mistake.
- Slow down and stop rushing.
These questions and sentences use "rush" as a noun: - Why is he always in such a big rush?
- What’s the rush?
- I can’t talk right now. I’m in a rush!
- There’s no rush. Take your time.
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