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
Word origin
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.