Meaning of haste in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Etymology
    2. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

    /heɪst/

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  1. Noun

    haste

    Etymology

    Middle English: from Old French haste (noun), haster (verb), of Germanic origin

    Definitions

    1. overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

    Examples

    • « he soon regretted his haste »

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  2. 2. the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

    Examples

    • « in his haste to leave he forgot his book »

    Derived terms

  3. 3. a condition of urgency making it necessary to hurry

    Examples

    • « in a hurry to lock the door »

    Derived terms

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