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hurriedly

HUH-rihd-lee
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Hurriedly (adv) means In a rushed or hasty way. Example: “She hurriedly packed her bag before the taxi arrived.”

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In a rushed or hasty way.
"She hurriedly packed her bag before the taxi arrived."
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Word forms

Comparative
more hurriedly
Superlative
most hurriedly
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Etymology

Formed from hurried plus the adverb suffix -ly.

hastily in haste

Antonyms

unhurriedly

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Rhymes for hurriedly

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Frequently asked questions

What does “hurriedly” mean?
The word “hurriedly” means in a rushed or hasty way.
How do you pronounce “hurriedly”?
“Hurriedly” is pronounced HUH-rihd-lee (/ˈhɝɪdli/ in IPA).
How do you use “hurriedly” in a sentence?
Here is “hurriedly” used in a sentence: “She hurriedly packed her bag before the taxi arrived.”
What part of speech is “hurriedly”?
“Hurriedly” is an adverb.

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