urgent
word
/ˈɝdʒənt/
UR-juhnt
/ˈɜːdʒənt/
UR-juhnt
Definition
If something is urgent, it needs attention or action immediately or very soon because waiting could cause a problem.
Usage & Nuances
Common with nouns like 'urgent message', 'urgent matter', 'urgent need', and 'urgent care'. Stronger than 'important': something can be important but not urgent. In speech, people also say 'This is urgent' to stress priority.
Spanish: urgentePortuguese (BR): urgentePortuguese (PT): urgenteChinese (Simplified): 紧急的 - 急迫的Chinese (Traditional): 緊急的 - 急迫的Hindi: अत्यावश्यक - ज़रूरीArabic: عاجل - مُلِحّBengali: তৎকালীন - জরুরিRussian: срочныйJapanese: 緊急のVietnamese: khẩn cấpKorean: 긴급한Turkish: acilUrdu: فوریIndonesian: mendesak
Example Sentences
We need to figure this out, but it's not urgent.
natural
I got an urgent email from my boss.
basic
This problem is urgent and needs help now.
basic
She made an urgent phone call.
basic
If it's urgent, call me instead of texting.
natural
It sounded urgent, so I left the meeting right away.
natural