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urgent

Meaning in simple English, pronunciation and examples

Pronunciation: US /ˈɝdʒənt/ · UK /ˈɜːdʒənt/

urgent means: Needing attention or action very soon.

adjective

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Needing attention or action very soon.

  • This is an urgent message.
  • The patient needs urgent medical attention.
  • Is there anything urgent we should discuss?

Similar words: pressing

Opposites: nonurgent

Common phrases: urgent message, urgent need, urgent attention

Questions about urgent

What does urgent mean?

Needing attention or action very soon.

What is urgent in other languages?

Türkçe: acil · Español: urgente · Français: urgent · Deutsch: dringend · Italiano: urgente · 日本語: 緊急の

How do you pronounce urgent?

In American English /ˈɝdʒənt/; in British English /ˈɜːdʒənt/.

How do you use urgent in a sentence?

This is an urgent message. The patient needs urgent medical attention.

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