verb

hie

heye

Hie (verb) means to hurry or go quickly (archaic or literary). Example: “The travelers hied homeward before nightfall.”

verb

To hurry or go quickly (archaic or literary).

"The travelers hied homeward before nightfall."

How to use hie

Learner’s notes

In plain EnglishAn old-fashioned word meaning "to hurry."

When to use it

Archaic or literary — rarely used in everyday modern speech.

Word forms

hied past tense, hies singular

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Etymology

From Old English "higian" ("to strive, hasten"), related to words meaning "to breathe" or "pant" in other Germanic languages.

Origin: Old English

Synonyms

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Rhymes for hie

pie die lie tie sie vie i.e. brie movie eerie moxie bogie

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hie” mean?

The word “hie” means to hurry or go quickly (archaic or literary). In plain terms, an old-fashioned word meaning "to hurry.".

How do you pronounce “hie”?

“Hie” is pronounced heye (/haɪ/ in IPA).

How do you use “hie” in a sentence?

Here is “hie” used in a sentence: “The travelers hied homeward before nightfall.”

What part of speech is “hie”?

“Hie” is a verb.

Where does the word “hie” come from?

The word “hie” comes from Old English. From Old English "higian" ("to strive, hasten"), related to words meaning "to breathe" or "pant" in other Germanic languages.

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