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Synonyms for haste

Two senses of haste live in the word bank, and they take different synonyms. The sentence under each one is what tells them apart.

Tier 2, Treeline · 2 senses · noun · Reason line included

Sense 1 of 2nounTier 2, TreelineActions

the act of moving hurriedly and in a careless manner

In his haste to leave he forgot his book.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

hurry

Same sentence, swapped: In his hurry to leave he forgot his book.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for haste as it is used in the sentence above.

descent
procession
impulse

Sense 2 of 2nounTier 4, High CampQualities

overly eager speed (and possible carelessness)

He soon regretted his haste.

The sentence the app shows, and the only thing that settles which meaning is meant.

The true synonym

precipitation

Same sentence, swapped: He soon regretted his precipitation.

Close but different

These are the other three tiles the game puts on screen for this sense. Each one is a real word with a real meaning, and none of them is a synonym for haste as it is used in the sentence above.

stew
dash
anxiety

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