zipped/rushed out of the classroom

[angliholic]

As soon as the bell rang, students rushed/zipped out of the classroom.



Do both rushed and zipped do the job equally well in the above sample and convey the same info? Thanks.

[moggy]

In short, yes

[amigos4]

As soon as the bell rang, students rushed/zipped out of the classroom.



Do both rushed and zipped do the job equally well in the above sample and convey the same info? Thanks.

Angli,

Both are correct. I prefer 'rushed' out of the classroom.

Cheers,
Amigos4

[angliholic]

Thanks, moggy and Amigos.
For the sake of curiosity, could you dig up a reason why you prefer rush out of the classroom? Thanks.

[amigos4]

Thanks, moggy and Amigos.
For the sake of curiosity, could you dig up a reason why you prefer rush out of the classroom? Thanks.

Angli,

I prefer 'rushed' because it is clear that the person leaving the room is in a hurry. Zipped is 'cutesy' but I think it's use in the sentence is less clear. It's just a personal preference. However, both words are used correctly in the example.

Cheers,
Amigos4