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Hastily for Dummies

adverb

pronunciation: 'heɪstʌli

What does Hastily really mean?

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"Hastily" is a word that we use to describe when someone does something really quickly, like in a rush. It means doing things in a hurry or without taking enough time to think about them. When we say someone is doing something hastily, it means they are not being patient and they are rushing through it. It's like when you are in a hurry to go somewhere and you don't have time to tie your shoelaces properly, so you just do it really quickly and they end up getting untied. It's the same idea, but with actions or decisions.

Imagine you are at a restaurant and you are super hungry. You quickly scan the menu and decide to order a burger without even looking at the other options because you are so eager to eat. You might later regret your choice because maybe there was a delicious pasta dish that you missed. That choice you made so quickly without thinking about it is an example of doing something hastily.

Another example could be when you are studying for an exam and time is running out. You start reading the textbook really fast and skimming through the information instead of taking your time to understand it. You might end up missing important details because you were doing it hastily.

So, when we say someone is doing something hastily, it means they are doing it quickly with little thought or consideration. It's like when you are in a rush and don't have enough time to do things properly.

Revised and Fact checked by Sarah Anderson on 2023-10-29 08:27:17

Hastily In a sentece

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  • Samantha finished her homework hastily so she could go out and play with her friends.
  • Tommy ate his dinner hastily because he was running late for soccer practice.
  • Emily packed her suitcase hastily before going on vacation because she almost forgot her toothbrush.
  • The dog chased the squirrel hastily across the yard, trying to catch it.
  • The students cleaned up the classroom hastily before the teacher arrived to avoid getting in trouble.

Hastily Synonyms

Words that can be interchanged for the original word in the same context.

Hastily Pertains To

Words to which the original word is relevant