urgent (B1)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈɜːdʒənt/

Definition

Requiring immediate action or attention; pressing.

Examples

• We received an urgent call from the hospital.

• The situation is urgent and requires a swift response.

• Please send this document as an urgent matter.

How to Use urgent

urgent need for (prepositional phrase)

A strong requirement for something that needs immediate attention. — "There is an urgent need for reform in the education system."

urgent matter (collocation)

A situation or task that requires immediate attention. — "Please treat this as an urgent matter."

Synonyms of urgent

Words with a similar meaning to urgent:

• pressing
• immediate
• critical
• imperative

Antonyms of urgent

Words with the opposite meaning to urgent:

• unimportant
• routine
• trivial

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