urgent — requiring immediate action or attention
Part of speech: ADJECTIVE
Definition: requiring immediate action or attention
Pronunciation (IPA): /ˈɜːrdʒənt/
Korean meaning: 긴급한, 시급한
Korean pronunciation: **어**전트
Example Sentences
- My boss sent me an urgent email at 11 PM asking for coffee recommendations.
- There's an urgent need to address climate change.
- She marked her homework as 'urgent' even though it was due next month.
urgent
ADJECTIVE//ˈɜːrdʒənt//
requiring immediate action or attention
requiring immediate action or attention
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Origin
From Latin 'urgere' meaning 'to drive, push, or press forward.' The word entered English through Old French 'urgent' in the 14th century.
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“My boss sent me an urgent email at 11 PM asking for coffee recommendations.”
“There's an urgent need to address climate change.”
“She marked her homework as 'urgent' even though it was due next month.”
“The urgent meeting was about choosing the office Christmas party theme.”
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