Urgently: meaning, definitions and examples
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urgently
[ ˈɜːrdʒəntli ]
in a pressing manner
With a sense of urgency or importance; requiring immediate attention or action.
Synonyms
immediately, promptly, quickly, speedily, swiftly
Examples of usage
- He needed to speak to her urgently about the situation.
- She called urgently for help when she saw the accident.
requiring immediate action
Requiring immediate action or attention; pressing; crucial.
Synonyms
critical, crucial, imperative, paramount, pressing
Examples of usage
- The situation is urgent and needs to be dealt with promptly.
- We are facing an urgent need for food supplies in the affected area.
Translations
Translations of the word "urgently" in other languages:
🇵🇹 urgentemente
🇮🇳 तत्काल
🇩🇪 dringend
🇮🇩 segera
🇺🇦 терміново
🇵🇱 pilnie
🇯🇵 緊急に (きんきゅうに)
🇫🇷 urgemment
🇪🇸 urgentemente
🇹🇷 acilen
🇰🇷 긴급히 (긴급하게)
🇸🇦 عاجلاً
🇨🇿 naléhavě
🇸🇰 naliehavo
🇨🇳 紧急地 (jǐnjí de)
🇸🇮 nujno
🇮🇸 áríðandi
🇰🇿 шұғыл түрде
🇬🇪 სასწრაფოდ
🇦🇿 təcili
🇲🇽 urgentemente
Etymology
The word 'urgently' is derived from the Latin word 'urgens', which means pressing or urging. It has been used in English since the late 16th century to convey a sense of immediate importance or necessity. The concept of urgency has always been a crucial aspect of human communication, emphasizing the need for prompt action in various situations.
See also: urgency.