Difference between Haste and Hurry

What is the difference between Haste and Hurry?

Haste as a noun is a speedy or quick action. (e.g. we were running late so we finished our meal in haste) while Hurry as a noun is rushed action. when one is "in a hurry" (adverbial phrase) it means one is doing things quickly and often impatiently.

Haste

Part of speech: noun

Definition: A speedy or quick action. (e.g. We were running late so we finished our meal in haste)

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To urge onward; to hasten To move with haste.

Example sentence: A wise man will make haste to forgive, because he knows the true value of time, and will not suffer it to pass away in unnecessary pain.

Hurry

Part of speech: verb

Definition: To do things quickly.Often with , to speed up the rate of doing something.

Part of speech: noun

Definition: Rushed action. When one is "in a hurry" (adverbial phrase) it means one is doing things quickly and often impatiently.In American football, an incidence of a defensive player forcing the quarterback to act faster than the quarterback was prepared to, resulting in a failed offensive play.

Example sentence: Men occasionally stumble over the truth, but most of them pick themselves up and hurry off as if nothing had happened.

We hope you now know whether to use Haste or Hurry in your sentence.

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