Urgently: meaning, definitions and examples

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urgently

 

[ ˈɜːrdʒəntli ]

Adverb / Adjective
Context #1 | Adverb

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.
Context #2 | Adjective

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.

Word Frequency Rank

Ranked #10,129, this word falls into high-advanced vocabulary. It appears less frequently but is valuable for expressing precise meanings in specific contexts.