Word: RUSH
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Definition of RUSH
- Any of several stiff plants of the genus Juncus, or the family Juncaceae, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers, and often growing in marshes or near water.
- The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.
- The merest trifle; a straw.
- A sudden forward motion.
- A surge.
"A rush of business can be difficult to handle effectively for its unexpected volume."
- General haste.
"Many errors were made in the rush to finish."
- To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.
"rush one's dinner; ย rush off an email response"
- To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
"armies rush to battle; ย waters rush down a precipice."
- To dribble rapidly.
- Performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.
"a rush job"
Source: Definitions compiled dynamically via Free Dictionary API.
๐ Word Pattern Notes
This word's structure suggests a derivation from common English phonetic roots, though specific origin data is not available.
๐ฃ๏ธ Example Sentences
- โข "Linguists often study the historical evolution of "rush" in early literature."
- โข "In professional circles, using the word "rush" conveys a high level of precision."
๐ก Interesting Word Trivia & Facts
This word is a perfect "isogram" (or non-pattern word), meaning it contains no repeating letters. It is highly valued for rack flexibility!
๐ฏ Scrabble Board Placement & Usage Tips
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Dictionary Validity
| Dictionary Lexicon | Status | Base Value |
|---|---|---|
| TWL (US/Canada Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| SOWPODS (UK/International Scrabble) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
| ENABLE (Words With Friends Lexicon) | โ Valid | 7 pts |
Frequently Asked Questions
Is RUSH a valid Scrabble word? โผ
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Here are some popular expressions, phrases, and collocations containing RUSH:
- # the rush effect
- # master of rush
- # playing with rush
- # in terms of rush
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