Basic Details
Word: Hastily
Part of Speech: Adverb
Meaning: Done quickly and often without careful thought.
Synonyms: Quickly, hurriedly, rashly
Antonyms: Slowly, deliberately, carefully
Idioms and Phrases
- Haste makes waste: Doing things too quickly can lead to mistakes. Example: "He made several errors on the test because he believed that haste makes waste."
- Hasty decision: A choice made too quickly without enough thought. Example: "Her hasty decision to leave the job led to regret later."
Usage Examples
Example 1: The student hastily wrote down the answers before the time ran out.
Example 2: They left the house hastily when they heard the fire alarm.
Example 3: She hastily packed her bag, forgetting to include her homework.
Fun Fact
Did you know that the word "hasty" comes from the Latin word "haste," which means "great speed"? It has been used since the Middle Ages to describe actions done in a rush!
Famous Quote
"The more haste, the less speed." - John Heywood
Multiple Choice Questions (MCQs)
1. What does "hastily" mean?
a) Done carefully
b) Done slowly
c) Done quickly and without thinking
d) Done easily
Answer: c) Done quickly and without thinking
2. Which of these is a synonym of "hastily"?
a) Slowly
b) Deliberately
c) Hurriedly
d) Carefully
Answer: c) Hurriedly
3. Which of the following is an antonym of "hastily"?
a) Quickly
b) Carelessly
c) Slowly
d) Rashly
Answer: c) Slowly
4. Which sentence uses "hastily" correctly?
a) She hastily finished her homework before dinner.
b) He walked hastily along the path.
c) They took a photo hastily.
d) All of the above.
Answer: d) All of the above.
5. What does the idiom "haste makes waste" mean?
a) Being fast is always good.
b) Rushing can lead to mistakes.
c) It is better to be slow.
d) Quick decisions are excellent choices.
Answer: b) Rushing can lead to mistakes.
