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- pronunciation:
- heI
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 n
- features:
- Word Parts
| part of speech: |
verb |
| inflections: |
hastens, hastening, hastened |
| definition 1: |
to move or act with speed; hurry.
She hastened to catch the bus.Realizing he had hurt her feelings, he hastened to say he was sorry.- synonyms:
- hurry, rush, scurry, speed
- antonyms:
- delay
- similar words:
- course, hustle, race, whisk
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| definition 2: |
to cause or encourage to act or move quickly.
She hastened him out the door.- synonyms:
- hurry, hustle, rush
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| definition 3: |
to make happen sooner or faster.
When he struck out, it hastened the end of the inning.- synonyms:
- precipitate
- similar words:
- accelerate, advance, speed
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| related words: |
dart, dash, fly, race, rush, scramble, stir |
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| derivation: |
hastener (n.) |
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