Haste ( noun , verb )

(As a noun)

Haste ( noun )

1. Speed in doing something; promptness; rapidity.
2. Eager or impatient desire to do or have something; urgency.

Origin:

Middle english hast, from old english hæste; akin to old high german hāsta haste.

Examples:

1. I'm sorry I have to leave in such a haste.
2. He made the decision in haste and later regretted it.
3. She spoke in haste without thinking about her words.
4. He made the cake with great haste so it would be ready in time for the party.
5. We must act with haste if we want to catch the thief.

(As a verb)

Haste ( verb )

1. Speed in doing something; promptness; rapidity.
2. Eager or impatient desire to do or have something; urgency.

Origin:

Middle english hast, from old english hæste; akin to old high german hāsta haste.

Examples:

1. I'm sorry I have to leave in such a haste.
2. He made the decision in haste and later regretted it.
3. She spoke in haste without thinking about her words.
4. He made the cake with great haste so it would be ready in time for the party.
5. We must act with haste if we want to catch the thief.