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rusher

n. countable
C2 Proficiency US //ˈɹəʃɝ// UK //ɹˈʌʃɐ// rush·er Archaic

n. a person who moves or acts very quickly. In the past, this word was often used to describe someone who rushed into a situation without thinking.

n. a person who moves or acts with great speed. Historically used to describe those who rushed into a conflict or a situation without caution.


SIMPLE

The rusher was the first to reach the finish line.

CONTEXTUAL

In the old stories, the young rusher often ignored the warnings of the elders and ended up in trouble.

COMPLEX

The novel explores the tragic consequences of the rusher's impulsive decision to leave the village, contrasting his energy with the measured caution of the local elders.

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