How Do You Spell HASTEN?

Pronunciation: [hˈe͡ɪstən] (IPA)

Hasten is a verb which means to move or act quickly. It is spelled with the letter H at the beginning, followed by the letters A, S and T in quick succession. The letter E is then added before the final letter N. In IPA phonetic transcription, it is spelled /ˈheɪsn/, with the stress on the first syllable. This spelling accurately represents the pronunciation of the word, with the long a sound at the beginning and the short e sound at the end.

HASTEN Meaning and Definition

1. Hasten is a verb that refers to the act of accelerating or speeding up something, typically in order to make it happen quicker or to reach a specific outcome sooner. It is derived from the Old French word "haster," which means "to hurry," and it is often used to describe actions characterized by urgency or promptness.

   When one hastens, they are endeavoring to expedite a process or task, often by applying additional effort, resources, or attention. This action can be seen in various contexts, from personal endeavors to professional endeavors. For example, in personal matters, one might hasten to complete household chores before guests arrive or hasten to finish packing before leaving for a trip. In a professional setting, individuals may hasten to meet deadlines or hasten to resolve urgent issues.

   Hastening can also be applied to intangible processes, such as the passing of time or the occurrence of an event. In this sense, it implies an attempt to make time elapse quicker or to bring about a desired outcome sooner than it would occur naturally.

   Overall, hasten suggests a proactive approach to expediting or accelerating something in order to meet a specific objective or to bring about a desired outcome in a shorter period of time. It encompasses actions characterized by urgency, promptness, and dedication in order to achieve a desired result with greater swiftness and efficiency.

2. To drive or urge forward; to accelerate; to push on; to be speedy or quick.

   Etymological and pronouncing dictionary of the English language. By Stormonth, James, Phelp, P. H. Published 1874.

Common Misspellings for HASTEN

• hostin
• hurten
• lsten
• hatein
• haitin
• easten
• hastey
• hasitent
• husben
• hosen
• haitien
• hatden
• hastwo
• westen
• hunten
• qusten
• housten
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• hassent
• systen
• hacen
• gasden
• desten
• hastle
• husden
• hased
• hamden
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• hatin
• hasen
• hastel
• wasten
• disten
• maston
• hitten
• hastely
• hasent
• bosten
• hasted
• heste
• hestent
• husten
• hazen
• hasset
• hamton
• hapton
• asten
• vasten
• gasten
• tasten
• nasten
• basten
• hapten
• harten
• hassek
• hassep
• hastee
• hastan
• husen
• hyastan
• lassen
• masten
• hastin
• hautin
• Haytien
• zasen
• easton
• kosten
• hasteey
• huten
• kysten
• hastwa
• hastaa
• iastan
• masteng
• hassbeen
• haddsten
• Nastea
• Husaen
• Hulsten
• Halsten
• Hoalsten
• Rastin
• Nasteh
• Heastea
• Laasten
• Hastri
• Hasteia
• Heastin
• Hastean
• Hanteo
• pasifen
• Jastan
• Hasterl
• Haspeng
• Aasien
• Shaston
• Shastun
• Hasstin
• Hasitin
• Hoastin
• NAITEN
• Haltene
• Jastene

Etymology of HASTEN

The word "hasten" originated from the Middle English word "hastnen", which was derived from the Old French verb "haster". The Old French word was further influenced by Latin, specifically the verb "festinare", which means "to hurry". Eventually, the word "hasten" emerged in the late 16th century and has remained in use since then.

Similar spelling words for HASTEN

• haxton,
• hasty,
• hastings,
• hayastan,
• hastiness,
• Hastener,
• haste,
• fasten,
• hastens,
• Hasting,
• hastier,
• haston,
• hastening,
• Hastened.

Conjugate verb Hasten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT

I would have hastened

you would have hastened

he/she/it would have hastened

we would have hastened

they would have hastened

I would have hasten

you would have hasten

he/she/it would have hasten

we would have hasten

they would have hasten

CONDITIONAL PERFECT PROGRESSIVE

I would have been hastening

you would have been hastening

he/she/it would have been hastening

we would have been hastening

they would have been hastening

CONDITIONAL PRESENT

I would hasten

you would hasten

he/she/it would hasten

we would hasten

they would hasten

CONDITIONAL PRESENT PROGRESSIVE

I would be hastening

you would be hastening

he/she/it would be hastening

we would be hastening

they would be hastening

FUTURE

I will hasten

you will hasten

he/she/it will hasten

we will hasten

they will hasten

FUTURE CONTINUOUS

I will be hastening

you will be hastening

he/she/it will be hastening

we will be hastening

they will be hastening

FUTURE PERFECT

I will have hastened

you will have hastened

he/she/it will have hastened

we will have hastened

they will have hastened

FUTURE PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I will have been hastening

you will have been hastening

he/she/it will have been hastening

we will have been hastening

they will have been hastening

IMPERATIVE

you hasten

we let´s hasten

NONFINITE VERB FORMS

to hasten

PAST CONTINUOUS

I was hastening

you were hastening

he/she/it was hastening

we were hastening

they were hastening

PAST PARTICIPLE

hastened

PAST PERFECT

I had hastened

you had hastened

he/she/it had hastened

we had hastened

they had hastened

PAST PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I had been hastening

you had been hastening

he/she/it had been hastening

we had been hastening

they had been hastening

PRESENT

I hasten

you hasten

he/she/it hastens

we hasten

they hasten

PRESENT CONTINUOUS

I am hastening

you are hastening

he/she/it is hastening

we are hastening

they are hastening

PRESENT PARTICIPLE

hastening

PRESENT PERFECT

I have hastened

you have hastened

he/she/it has hastened

we have hastened

they have hastened

PRESENT PERFECT CONTINUOUS

I have been hastening

you have been hastening

he/she/it has been hastening

we have been hastening

they have been hastening

PRESENT SUBJUNCTIVE

he/she/it hasten

SIMPLE PAST

I hastened

you hastened

he/she/it hastened

we hastened

they hastened