Word
rushes
Phoneticsrush·es, stress on the first syllable
US/ˈɹəʃəz/
UK/ɹˈʌʃɪz/
Definitions
01moves quickly
A2 · Elementary
v. to move or do something very quickly because you are in a hurry.
v. the third-person singular present indicative of 'rush', denoting rapid movement or urgent action.
“He rushes to the station every morning to catch the early train.”
“The river rushes through the narrow canyon during the spring thaw, carrying debris from the mountains down to the valley floor.”
Usage
takes a singular subject like 'he', 'she', or 'it'
Antonyms
02film footage
C2 · Proficiency Plural noun Theater Technical
n. the first, unedited scenes of a movie filmed during the day.
n. the first unedited prints or digital files of a day's filming, viewed by the crew to check for technical errors.
“The director stayed late at the studio to watch the rushes from today's shoot.”
“After reviewing the rushes, the cinematographer realized that the lighting in the final scene was inconsistent with the previous takes.”
Teaching tip
In American English, these are more commonly referred to as 'dailies'.
Real-World Examples
“The next may begin as snow, change to freezing rain or rain, and then flash-freeze as colder air rushes in behind it.”
This advertisement has not loaded yet, but your article continues below.” “Downpours from intense summer thunderstorms can fall faster than the water can soak into the ground and, instead, it rushes over the surface, leading to flash flooding.” - Exam level
- CambridgeCambridgeCambridge English QualificationsThe exam suite from Cambridge University Press & Assessment, from A1 Movers up to C2 Proficiency. The benchmark names double as CEFR labels.C1 AdvancedIELTSIELTSInternational English Language Testing SystemThe 0–9 band test co-owned by the British Council, IDP, and Cambridge. Used for university entry, work, and migration.7.0–8.0TOEFL iBTTOEFL iBTTest of English as a Foreign Language, Internet-Based TestETS's academic English test, the standard route for US university admissions. Scored 0–120, with a 1–6 scale since 2026.1–6 scale: 5.0–5.595–113TOEICTOEICTest of English for International CommunicationETS's workplace English test, big in Japan and Korea. Listening & Reading scores 10–990 and tops out at C1.945–990
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- Frequent
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- C1 · Advanced
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