Looking for the meaning of the word URGENT in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of URGENT with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Urgent
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
late 15th century: from Old French, from Latin urgent- ‘pressing, driving’, from the verb urgere (see urge)
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈəːdʒ(ə)nt
Dialects: British English
Definition:
requiring immediate action or attention
Short Definition:requiring immediate action or attention
Examples:- an urgent demand for more state funding
Definition:
(of an action or event) done or arranged in response to an urgent situation
Short Definition:done or arranged in response to urgent situation
Examples:- she needs urgent treatment
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