EnglishMain Dictionary
urgent
Universal Words
adjective
1 that needs to be dealt with immediately:
an urgent appeal for information * a problem that requires urgent attention * 'Can I see you for a moment?' 'Is it urgent?' * Mark the message 'urgent', please. * The law is in urgent need of reform. * They've called an urgent meeting for this evening. * (formal) It is urgent that the law be changed.
2 (written) showing that you think that sth needs to be dealt with immediately:
an urgent look / whisper * Her voice sounded urgent on the phone.
urgency noun [U,sing.]:
This is a matter of some urgency. * The attack added a new urgency to the peace talks. * There was a note of urgency in his voice.
urgently adverb:
New equipment is urgently needed. * I need to speak to her urgently. * 'We must find him,' she said urgently.
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