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hurriedly

adv. manner
B2 Upper Intermediate US //ˈhɝidɫi// UK //hˈʌɹɪdli// hur·ried·ly

adv. in a quick and busy way, often because you are in a rush. You use this when someone is moving fast and might not be careful.

adv. in a quick and often careless manner, typically due to a lack of time or a sense of urgency.


SIMPLE

She hurriedly packed her bags before the flight.

CONTEXTUAL

The witness hurriedly signed the document without reading the fine print, later realizing he had agreed to something he didn't want.

COMPLEX

As the storm clouds gathered on the horizon, the fishermen hurriedly secured their nets and returned to the safety of the harbor before the winds became too strong.

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Origin

From hurried + -ly.

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