CEFR B2

urgency

noun

Meaning

The quality or state of being urgent; a need for immediate action or attention.

Examples

The doctor stressed the urgency of starting treatment right away.
There was a palpable sense of urgency in her voice as she called for help.

Synonyms: haste, pressure, imperativeness, exigency

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urgency (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːrdʒənsi/

Definition

The quality or state of being urgent; a need for immediate action or attention.

Examples

The doctor stressed the urgency of starting treatment right away.
There was a palpable sense of urgency in her voice as she called for help.
Due to the urgency of the matter, the meeting was scheduled for this afternoon.

How to Use urgency

with urgency (prepositional phrase): In a way that shows a need for immediate action. — "He spoke with urgency, explaining the critical situation."
the urgency of (prepositional phrase): Referring to the immediate importance of something. — "The report highlighted the urgency of environmental protection."

Synonyms of urgency

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Antonyms of urgency

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