What is another word for post-haste?
Pronunciation:
[ pˈə͡ʊsthˈe͡ɪst], [ pˈəʊsthˈeɪst], [ p_ˈəʊ_s_t_h_ˈeɪ_s_t]
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Similar words for post-haste:
- fast (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective)
- quick (adjective)
- other relevant words (adjective, adverb)
- all (adverb)
- fast (adverb)
- hastily (adverb)
- other relevant words (adverb)
- pell-mell (adverb)
- promptly (adverb)
- soon (adverb)
- other synonyms
- other relevant words (noun)
Synonyms for Post-haste:
adj.
• fast (adjective)- chop-chop,
- racing,
- flying,
- brisk,
- flashing,
- like all get out,
- on the double,
- like a bat out of hell,
- active,
- like crazy,
- winged,
- presto,
- like mad,
- hairtrigger,
- agile,
- hurried,
- hypersonic,
- in a jiffy,
- snappy,
- electric,
- PDQ,
- velocious,
- BLUE STREAK,
- in nothing flat,
- accelerated,
- Lickety Split,
- ready,
- Expeditive,
- supersonic,
- screamin',
- nimble,
- speedball,
- hot,
- double-time,
- fleeting,
- dashing,
- Posthaste.
a. & adv.
• Other relevant words: (adjective, adverb)adv.
• all (adverb) • fast (adverb)- like greased lightning,
- apace,
- expeditiously,
- like a shot,
- in short order,
- in haste,
- like wildfire,
- soon,
- like a flash,
- hurriedly,
- in a flash.
- carelessly,
- too quickly,
- on spur of the moment,
- impulsively,
- rashly,
- precipitately,
- thoughtlessly,
- fast,
- suddenly,
- Subito,
- nimbly,
- prematurely,
- Unpremeditatedly,
- agilely,
- recklessly,
- impetuously,
- heedlessly.
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• Other relevant words (noun):
How to use "Post-haste" in context?
The phrase "post haste" implies that something needs to be done as quickly as possible. Usually, this means that the rush to get the task done isle is important. A common reason for this is that there is a deadline looming and if the task isn't completed soon, it will be missed. This can often lead to problems, as the rushed job may not be done correctly or with care. The phrase "post haste" can also be used figuratively. This means that something is done in a hurry, but without taking the time to do it correctly. This can lead to mistakes, which can then cause more problems.
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