Scurry (Verb)
Meaning
To move about or proceed hurriedly; "so terrified by the extraordinary ebbing of the sea that they scurried to higher ground".
Classification
Verbs of walking, flying, swimming.
Examples
- The tourists scurried through the crowded market to catch their departing tour bus.
- When they heard the announcement, the fans scurried to the box office to buy last-minute tickets to the sold-out concert.
- As the fire alarm sounded, everyone scurried out of the burning building to safety.
- The children scurried around the park, chasing after butterflies on a sunny afternoon.
- The office workers scurried to complete their tasks and meet the looming project deadline.