rushing
Intermediate (B1)
IPA: /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
KK: /ˈrʌʃɪŋ/
noun
Definition
The act of moving quickly or hurriedly, often in a chaotic manner.
Example
The rushing of the crowd made it difficult to find my friends.
Conversation
Did you see that game last night?
Yeah! The rushing plays were incredible.
I know, right? They really knew how to gain yardage.
Absolutely! It made the game so much more exciting.
Synonyms & Antonyms
Synonyms
advancement
progress
gaining
Antonyms
stagnation
delay
halt
verb
Definition
To move quickly or hurriedly, often in a chaotic manner.
Example
She was rushing to catch the bus before it left.
Tense Forms
Past: rushed
Past Participle: rushed
Conversation
I feel like we are rushing through this project too quickly.
I agree, but we have a deadline coming up soon.
Maybe we should slow down a bit and focus on the details.
Root Explanation
Rushing → It is formed from "rush" (from Old English *ryscan*, meaning to move quickly) and the suffix "-ing" (indicating the action or process of). The word "rushing" describes the action of moving quickly or with urgency.
Memory Tip
Think of the Old English word for moving quickly — that's what rushing means, the action of moving fast.
Visually Confused Words
crushing
brushing
onrushing
ruching
rousing
rashing
pushing
hushing