Phrase guide

in haste

prep_phrase · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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1

prep_phrase

Meaning 1

In a hurry, hastily, quickly.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: formal

Examples

  • In her haste to get to school, she almost forgot her school bag.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

2

prep_phrase

Meaning 2

Too quickly, without careful thought and planning.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Examples

  • The decision had been taken in haste, and hence was the bad outcome.
  • Act in haste, repent at leisure.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: none provided

Antonyms: none provided

3

adverb

Meaning 3

in a hurried or hasty manner

Definition source: Princeton WordNet 3.0

Examples

  • the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful
  • hastily, he scanned the headlines
  • sold in haste and at a sacrifice

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: hurriedly, hastily

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • German: in Eile — in a hurry
  • Italian: in fretta — in a hurry
  • Latin: properē — in a hurry