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Is hurry up an abstract noun?

No, "hurry up" is not an abstract noun. Here's why:

* Abstract nouns represent concepts, ideas, qualities, or states of being that you can't touch or see. Examples include love, happiness, freedom, and justice.

* "Hurry up" is an imperative phrase, meaning it's a command or instruction. It's a verb phrase expressing the action of doing something quickly.

Here's an example of how to use an abstract noun related to "hurry up":

Instead of "Hurry up!", you could say: "I need speed to finish this project on time." ("Speed" is an abstract noun representing the concept of moving quickly.)

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