* Verb (past tense): This is the most common use, meaning "to hurry or move quickly."
* Example: "He rushed out the door."
* Adjective: This describes something that is done quickly or without sufficient care.
* Example: "This is a rushed job."
* Participle: This can be used as an adjective, or as part of a verb phrase.
* Example: "He was rushed to the hospital." (adjective)
* Example: "She was rushed into making a decision." (part of verb phrase)
It's important to look at the context of the sentence to determine which part of speech "rushed" is.