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hurriedly

HUH-rihd-lee

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

adv
1
In a rushed or hasty way.
"She hurriedly packed her bag before the taxi arrived."

Word forms

more hurriedly comparative, most hurriedly superlative

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Etymology

Formed from hurried plus the adverb suffix -ly.

hastily in haste

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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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