rush

noun \ ˈrəsh \

Definition of rush

: any of various monocotyledonous often tufted marsh plants (as of the genera Juncus and Luzula of the family Juncaceae, the rush family) with cylindrical often hollow stems which are used in bottoming chairs and plaiting mats

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rushy

play \ˈrə-shē\ adjective

Origin and Etymology of rush

Middle English, from Old English rysc; akin to Middle High German rusch rush, Lithuanian regzti to knit

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First Known Use: before 12th century

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Other Seed Plant Terms

aubergine, box, bramble, briar, composite, perpetual, pulse, trefoil

rush

verb

Definition of rush

intransitive verb

1 : to move forward, progress, or act with haste or eagerness or without preparation

2 : to advance a football by running plays

rushed for a total of 150 yards

transitive verb

1 : to push or impel on or forward with speed, impetuosity, or violence

2 : to perform in a short time or at high speed

3 : to urge to an unnatural or extreme speed

don't rush me

4 : to run toward or against in attack : charge

5 a : to carry (a ball) forward in a running play

b : to move in quickly on (a kicker or passer) to hinder, prevent, or block a kick or pass —used especially of defensive linemen

6 a : to lavish attention on : court

b : to try to secure a pledge of membership (as in a fraternity) from

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Examples of rush in a Sentence

Firefighters rushed to the accident scene.
The children rushed down the stairs.
I rushed home from work to get ready for the party.
She rushed to close the window when she heard the rain.
We were rushing to catch the bus.
He got nervous because they rushed him.
He rushed through his work and made a lot of careless mistakes.
Water rushed through the pipes.
The rushing water broke through the barrier.

Origin and Etymology of rush

Middle English russhen, from Anglo-French reuser, ruser, russher to drive back, repulse, from Latin recusare to oppose — more at recusant

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First Known Use: 14th century

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rush Synonyms

Synonyms

accelerate, bundle, fast-track, hasten, quicken, hurry, speed (up), whisk

Antonyms

brake, decelerate, retard, slow (down)

Related Words

drive, goad, prod, propel, push, race, spur, stir, urge; aid, dispatch, ease, encourage, expedite, facilitate

Near Antonyms

delay, encumber, fetter, hamper, hinder, hobble, hold back, hold up, impede, interfere (with), manacle, rein (in), restrain, shackle, tie up, trammel; arrest, check, stall, stay, still, stop

rush

noun

Definition of rush

1 a : a violent forward motion

b : attack, onset

c : a surging of emotion

2 a : a burst of activity, productivity, or speed

b : a sudden insistent demand

3 : a thronging of people usually to a new place in search of wealth

a gold rush

4 a : the act of carrying a football during a game : running play

b : the action or an instance of rushing a passer or kicker in football

a pass rush

5 a : a round of attention usually involving extensive social activity

b : a drive by a fraternity or sorority to recruit new members

6 : a print of a motion-picture scene processed directly after the shooting for review by the director or producer —usually used in plural

7 a : the immediate pleasurable feeling produced by a drug (such as heroin or amphetamine) — called also flash

b : a sudden feeling of intense pleasure or euphoria : thrill

First Known Use of rush

14th century

rush

adjective

Definition of rush

: requiring or marked by special speed or urgency

rush orders

the rush season

a rush job

First Known Use of rush

1879

Rush

biographical name \ ˈrəsh \

Definition of Rush

Benjamin 1745–1813 American physician and patriot

RUSH Defined for English Language Learners

rush

verb

Definition of rush for English Language Learners

: to move or do something very quickly or in a way that shows you are in a hurry
: to cause or force (someone) to do something too quickly
: to do something too quickly and often with little thought, attention, or care

RUSH Defined for Kids

rush

verb \ ˈrəsh \

Definition of rush for Students

rushed; rushing

1 : to move forward or act very quickly or in a way that shows eagerness or the need to hurry

Police rushed to the scene.

2 : to perform in a short time or at high speed

Don't rush your decision.

3 : to make (someone) act quickly

Stop rushing me!

4 : to bring (someone) to a place quickly

He was rushed to the hospital.

5 : ¹attack 1, charge

rush

noun

Definition of rush for Students

1 : a quick strong forward motion

A rush of air came from the vent.

2 : a burst of activity or speed

She left in a rush.

3 : an eager migration of people usually to a new place in search of wealth

the gold rush

rush

noun

Definition of rush for Students

: a grasslike marsh plant with hollow stems used in chair seats and mats

rush

adjective

Definition of rush for Students

: demanding special speed

a rush order

Medical Dictionary

rush

noun \ ˈrəsh \

medical Definition of rush

1 : a rapid and extensive wave of peristalsis along the walls of the intestine

peristaltic rush

2 : the immediate pleasurable feeling produced by a drug (as heroin or amphetamine) — called also flash

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