rushed
Because it is a word with a single syllable, rushed is not hyphenated. The words that have a single syllable are called monosyllabic words.
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Definitions ofrushed
- To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.
Example: "rush one's dinner; rush off an email response"
- To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
Example: "armies rush to battle; waters rush down a precipice."
- To dribble rapidly.
- (contact sports) To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.
- To cause to move or act with unusual haste.
Example: "Don't rush your client or he may withdraw."
- To make a swift or sudden attack.
- To swiftly attack without warning.
- To attack (an opponent) with a large swarm of units.
Synonyms: zerg
- (college) To attempt to join a fraternity or sorority; to undergo hazing or initiation in order to join a fraternity or sorority.
- To transport or carry quickly.
Example: "The shuttle rushes passengers from the station to the airport."
- To roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn.
- To recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error.
- Very busy.
Example: "I was so rushed today, I didn't have time to eat lunch."
- Done in haste; done quickly.
Example: "My rushed attempt at an essay received a predictably poor grade."
- Abounding or covered with rushes.
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