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scurry

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/ˈskɜːri/ · scur-ry

to move quickly and hurriedly.

Meanings

verbinformal

to move quickly and hurriedly.

جلدی اور تیزی سے چلنا۔

دوڑنا

daurna

Synonyms

rushhastenraceجلدی کرنابھاگناتیزی کرنا

Antonyms

loiterlagdawdleٹھہرناسست ہوناآہستہ چلنا

Common Collocations

  • scurry away
  • scurry about
  • scurry out

Example Sentences

The mice began to scurry when the cat entered the room.

جب بلی کمرے میں داخل ہوئی تو چوہے دوڑنے لگے۔

Jab billi kamray mein daakhil hui to chohay daurne lage.

She had to scurry to catch the bus on time.

اسے وقت پر بس پکڑنے کے لیے جلدی کرنی پڑی۔

Usay waqt par bus pakarnay ke liye jaldi karni pari.

Children scurry around the playground during recess.

بچے وقفے کے دوران کھیل کے میدان میں دوڑتے ہیں۔

Bachay waqfa ke doran khel ke maidān mein daurtay hain.

Easily Confused With

hurry:Hurry refers to the state of being rushed, whereas scurry specifically implies quick movement.

Word Family

scurrying
verbجلدی کرنا

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of mice scurrying quickly to avoid a predator.

Picture a mouse quickly running across a kitchen floor.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Middle English "scurren" — to run swiftly

First known use: 15th century

The word has evolved from Middle English, reflecting the swift, hurried movements associated with the action.