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As nouns the difference between rush and triumph

is that rush is any of several stiff aquatic or marsh plants of the genus Juncus, having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers while triumph is a conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.

As verbs the difference between rush and triumph

is that rush is to hurry; to perform a task with great haste while triumph is to celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.

As an adjective rush

is performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.

As a proper noun Rush

is {{surname|A=An|English occupational|from=occupations}} for someone who made things from rushes.

rush

English

(wikipedia rush)

Etymology 1

From (etyl) rusch, risch, from (etyl) rysc, risc, from (etyl) ).

Noun

(rushes)
  • Any of several stiff aquatic or marsh plants of the genus Juncus , having hollow or pithy stems and small flowers.
  • The stem of such plants used in making baskets, mats, the seats of chairs, etc.
  • The merest trifle; a straw.
  • * (rfdate) (Arbuthnot)
  • John Bull's friendship is not worth a rush .

    Etymology 2

    Perhaps from (etyl) ruschen, . More at (l). (etymology note) An alternative etymology traces rush'' via (etyl) . Alternatively, according to the OED, perhaps an adaptation of (etyl) russher, , although connection to the same (etyl) root is also possible. More at ''rouse .

    Noun

    (rushes)
  • A sudden forward motion.
  • * Sir H. Wotton
  • A gentleman of his train spurred up his horse, and, with a violent rush , severed him from the duke.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1963, author=(Margery Allingham), title=(The China Governess)
  • , chapter=19 citation , passage=When Timothy and Julia hurried up the staircase to the bedroom floor, where a considerable commotion was taking place, Tim took Barry Leach with him. 
  • A surge.
  • General haste.
  • A rapid, noisy flow.
  • (military) A sudden attack; an onslaught.
  • (contact sports) The act of running at another player to block or disrupt play.
  • A rusher; a lineman.
  • the center rush , whose place is in the center of the rush line
  • A sudden, brief exhilaration, for instance the pleasurable sensation produced by a stimulant.
  • (US, figuratively) A regulated period of recruitment in fraternities]] and [[sorority, sororities.
  • (US, dated, college slang) A perfect recitation.
  • (croquet) A roquet in which the object ball is sent to a particular location on the lawn.
  • Derived terms
    * adrenalin rush * bum's rush * rush goalie * rush hour * rush job * sugar rush

    Verb

    (es)
  • To hurry; to perform a task with great haste.
  • * (Thomas Sprat) (1635–1730)
  • Theynever think it to be a part of religion to rush into the office of princes and ministers.
  • * {{quote-magazine, date=2013-08-16, author= John Vidal
  • , volume=189, issue=10, page=8, magazine=(The Guardian Weekly) , title= Dams endanger ecology of Himalayas , passage=Most of the Himalayan rivers have been relatively untouched by dams near their sources. Now the two great Asian powers, India and China, are rushing to harness them as they cut through some of the world's deepest valleys.}}
  • (label) To flow or move forward rapidly or noisily.
  • * (William Shakespeare) (1564-1616)
  • Like to an entered tide, they all rush by.
  • * {{quote-book, year=1892, author=(James Yoxall)
  • , chapter=5, title= The Lonely Pyramid , passage=The desert storm was riding in its strength; the travellers lay beneath the mastery of the fell simoom. Whirling wreaths and columns of burning wind, rushed around and over them.}}
  • To dribble rapidly.
  • To run directly at another player in order to block or disrupt play.
  • (label) To cause to move or act with unusual haste.
  • To make a swift or sudden attack.
  • (label) To swiftly attach to without warning.
  • (label) To transport or carry quickly.
  • To roquet an object ball to a particular location on the lawn.
  • To recite (a lesson) or pass (an examination) without an error.
  • Synonyms
    * See also

    Adjective

    (-)
  • Performed with, or requiring urgency or great haste, or done under pressure.
  • a rush job
    Usage notes
    Used only before a noun.

    triumph

    English

    Etymology 1

    From (etyl) triumphe , from (etyl) .

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • A conclusive success following an effort, conflict, or confrontation of obstacles; victory; conquest.
  • the triumph of knowledge
  • A magnificent and imposing ceremonial performed in honor of a victor.
  • (obsolete) Any triumphal procession; a pompous exhibition; a stately show or pageant.
  • * Shakespeare
  • Our daughter, / In honour of whose birth these triumphs are, / Sits here, like beauty's child.
  • A state of joy or exultation at success.
  • * Milton
  • Great triumph and rejoicing was in heaven.
  • * Dryden
  • Hercules from Spain / Arrived in triumph , from Geryon slain.
  • (obsolete) A trump card.
  • A card game, also called trump.
  • (historical, Ancient Rome) a ceremony held to publicly celebrate and sanctify the military achievement of an army commander.
  • A work of art, cuisine, etc. of very high quality.
  • Scorsese's latest film is a triumph .
    This wedding cake is a triumph .

    Etymology 2

    From (etyl) .

    Verb

    (en verb)
  • To celebrate victory with pomp; to rejoice over success; to exult in an advantage gained; to exhibit exultation.
  • * Bible, Psalms xciv. 3
  • How long shall the wicked triumph ?
  • * Shakespeare
  • Sorrow on thee and all the pack of you / That triumph thus upon my misery!
  • To prevail over rivals, challenges, or difficulties.
  • To succeed, win, or attain ascendancy.
  • * Macaulay
  • On this occasion, however, genius triumphed.
  • To be prosperous; to flourish.
  • * Trumbull
  • where commerce triumphed on the favouring gales
  • To play a trump in a card game.
  • (Ben Jonson)