haste
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /heɪst/
KK: /hɛst/
noun
Definition
The quality of being quick or hurried in action, often without careful thought.
Example
In her haste to leave, she forgot her keys on the table.
Conversation
I always feel like I make mistakes when I act in haste.
Yeah, rushing can really mess things up sometimes.
Exactly! I should learn to take my time instead.
Definitely, slow and steady usually wins the race.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
speed
rush
hurry
Antonyms
delay
slowness
hesitation
transitive verb
Definition
To make something happen more quickly or to hurry someone or something along.
Example
She decided to haste the project to meet the deadline.
Tense Forms
Past: hasted
Past Participle: hasted
Conversation
I really need to haste my preparations for the trip this weekend.
Yeah, time is running out! What do you still need to do?
I have to pack my clothes and haste my shopping for supplies.
Root Explanation
Haste originates from Old French 'hastier' (meaning to hurry) and is related to the Old English 'hæste' (meaning swiftness or speed). The word 'haste' refers to the quality of being quick or hurried in action.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old French word for hurry, 'hastier', to remember that 'haste' means to act quickly or with speed.
Visually Confused Words
chaste
hate
unhaste
shaster
huastec
hamster
chasten
whase