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In haste vs In a haste

Both of the phrases are correct, but 'in haste' is more commonly used in English. However, they both convey the idea of doing something quickly or hurriedly.

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Last updated: June 17, 2024 • 20259 views

In haste

This phrase is correct and commonly used in English.

This phrase is used to indicate that something is done quickly or hurriedly.

Examples:

He left in haste, forgetting his keys.
She completed the task in haste, hoping to catch the last train.
The decision was made in haste and later regretted.
They packed their bags in haste before the storm hit.
In haste, he scribbled a note to his boss.

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Adv. 1. in haste - in a hurried or hasty manner; "the way they buried him so hurriedly was disgraceful"; "hastily, he scanned the headlines"; "sold in haste and at a ...
These nouns denote rapidity or promptness of movement or activity: left the room in haste; a train moving with great celerity; advanced with all possible dispatch; ...
in haste. star. see definition of in haste. Font size. X. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. Aa. show. all, adverb. as in fast; as in on the double; as in quickly; as in rapidly. prev next.
May 13, 2010 ... Dear all, What does it mean if the writer ends off a letter with the phrase "in haste" ? A portion of the letter written by Thomas Carlyle to Jane ...

Alternatives:

quickly
hurriedly
rushed
swiftly
speedily

In a haste

This phrase is correct but less commonly used in English.

This phrase is also used to indicate that something is done quickly or hurriedly, but it is less common than 'in haste'.

Examples:

She left the house in a haste, forgetting her umbrella.
He made the decision in a haste without considering all the consequences.

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Aug 18, 2012 ... Hello everyone, I often hear the idioms: I'm in a hurry, I'm in a rush. I'd like to know whether " I'm in a haste" or "I'm in haste" is grammatical and ...
Nov 21, 2015 ... BJP and Congress activists protest over Delhi Cabinet clearing the Jan Lokpal Bill in a haste. For more news from Dilli Aaj Tak Subscribe: ...
5 days ago ... “We should shun hard drugs and all tendencies to be in a haste or trying to intimidate and out-perform other road users without regard to the ...
Rediff.com » Cricket » Let's not forget this IPL in a haste. Let's not forget this IPL in a haste. Last updated on: May 28, 2013 10:32 IST ...

Alternatives:

quickly
hurriedly
rushed
swiftly
speedily

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