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RUSH

(noun, adj.sat, verb, adj.)

Definitions

There are 17 meanings of the word Rush.

How to pronounce rush:

US

Rush - as a noun

The act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

Example: "In his haste to leave he forgot his book"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hastehurryrushing
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
motionmovemovement
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Physician and american revolutionary leader; signer of the declaration of independence (1745-1813)

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
benjamin rush

A sudden forceful flow

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
spatesurgeupsurge
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
flowflowing
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

The swift release of a store of affective force

Example: "They got a great bang out of it"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
bootchargeflushkickthrill

A sudden burst of activity

Example: "Come back after the rush"

(american football) an attempt to advance the ball by running into the line

Example: "The linebackers were ready to stop a rush"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rushing

Rush - as an adjective satellite

Not accepting reservations

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
first-come-first-serve

Done under pressure

Example: "A rush job"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
rushed

Rush - as a verb

Move hurridly

Example: "He rushed down the hall to receive his guests"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
belt alongbucket alongcannonball alonghastenhiehotfootpelt alongracerush alongspeedstep on it
Hypernyms (Closely Related)
golocomotemovetravel
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
linger

Attack suddenly

Hypernyms (Closely Related)
assailattackset on
Hyponyms (Broadly Related)

Urge to an unnatural speed

Example: "Don't rush me, please!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hurry
Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)
delay

Act at high speed

Example: "We have to rush!"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
festinatehastenhurrylook sharp

Run with the ball, in football

Cause to move fast or to rush or race

Example: "The psychologist raced the rats through a long maze"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
race

Cause to occur rapidly

Example: "The infection precipitated a high fever and allergic reactions"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)
hasteninducestimulate

Rush - as an adjective

Performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.

Example: "A rush job"

Example Sentences

"I was in a rush to catch the bus."
"There was a rush of people entering the store on Black Friday."
"I felt a rush of adrenaline as I completed the bungee jump."
"The crowded subway platform was a rush of bodies."
"I experienced a sudden rush of memories when I entered my childhood home."
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Word Game Points

Is RUSH a valid Scrabble word?
Yes, rush is valid for both Scrabble US and EU
US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

RUSH has a SCRABBLE points total of 7.

Is RUSH a valid Words With Friends word?
Yes, rush is valid for Words With Friends
Valid Word
RUSH has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 7.

Is RUSH a valid WordFeud word?
Yes, rush is valid for WordFeud
Valid Word
RUSH has a WORDFEUD points total of 8.

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