urgent in English: So important that it must be done or answered at once. (adjective)

Translation

So important that it must be done or answered at once.

Word origin

From Latin urgere meaning to press or push; something urgent presses on you until you deal with it.

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An urgent message cannot wait; you must read it now.

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Urgent repairs are repairs that must happen very soon.

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We often ask this to find out how quickly something is needed.

emergency

A sudden dangerous situation where somebody needs help straight away.

important

Having a big effect, or mattering a lot to people.

quick

Moving or happening fast, in a short time.

hurry

To do something quickly because there is not much time.

hospital

A building where doctors and nurses look after people who are ill or hurt.

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