The passengers hurried to board the train.

Meaning: This sentence describes the passengers' quick movement as they get on the train.

Choice of Words: Hurried suggests a sense of urgency and quick movement. Board means to get on a train or other vehicle. Train refers to the mode of transportation.

Alternative Expressions

Related Expressions

• The passengers disembarked and hurried to their destinations.
• She hurried to the station to catch the train.
• He hurried to catch the early train.
• The train conductor waved goodbye to the passengers as the train departed.
• The bus driver patiently waited for passengers to board the bus.
• Workers hurried back and forth.
• The pedestrian hurried across the street as the light turned yellow.
• Tiny wings flapped in hurried flight.
• People hurried home from work.
• Umbrellas opened as people hurried home.