noun
rushing
RUH-shihng
noun
1
The act of moving quickly or hurrying.
"The rushing of the river drowned out their conversation."
adj
1
Moving fast or flowing forcefully.
"They could hear the rushing water long before they reached the falls."
How to Use Rushing
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishFast-moving, or the act of moving quickly — often used to describe water, wind, or crowds.
Common pairings
rushing water
rushing wind
Word Forms
more rushing comparative, rushings plural, most rushing superlative
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The _____ of the river drowned out their conversation.