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haste

 
 
pronunciation:
heIst
phrases:
in haste, make haste
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part of speech: noun
definition 1: speed, esp. under conditions of urgency.
The government acted with great haste in order to bring emergency relief to the area.
synonyms:
speed
antonyms:
deliberateness, deliberation
similar words:
alacrity, celerity, dispatch, quickness, rapidity, swiftness, velocity
definition 2: excessive speed or eagerness; recklessness.
In his haste, he made several errors.
synonyms:
hurry, rush
antonyms:
deliberation
similar words:
hurry-scurry, impetuosity, scurry
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phrase: in haste, make haste