Rush Meaning and Definition

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What is the definition Rush? What is its meaning in the dictionary? Derivations, Words ending with Rush, Related sentences, Example sentences, Antonyms, Synonyms, How to pronounce? Words starting with Rush and more...

Word: Rush

How to pronounce: rʌʃ

Verb

Definitions:

1. Move with urgent haste.

Example sentences: "Jason rushed after her"

2. Dash toward (someone or something) in an attempt to attack or capture.

Example sentences: "He rushed the stronghold"

3. Entertain (a new student) in order to assess their suitability for membership in a college fraternity or sorority.

Noun

Definitions:

1. A sudden quick movement toward something, typically by a number of people.

Example sentences: "There was a rush for the door"

2. A rapid advance by a defensive player or players, especially toward the quarterback.

Example sentences: "He is not particularly fast or overpowering, but he has great instincts and never loses sight of the quarterback during the rush."

3. The first prints made of a movie after a period of shooting.

Example sentences: "After the shoot the agency team will see the rushes"

4. The process whereby college fraternities or sororities entertain new students in order to assess suitability for membership.

Example sentences: "Ranking pledges during rush"

Noun

Definitions:

1. An erect, tufted marsh or waterside plant resembling a sedge or grass, with inconspicuous greenish or brownish flowers. Widely distributed in temperate areas, some kinds are used for matting, chair seats, and baskets.

Example sentences: "Then the land went down, and there was marsh of rushes and willow and hazel."

2. A thing of no value (used for emphasis)

Synonyms:

gust

charge

blast

fling

hurtle

hurl

whisk

hasten

push on