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urgent

adjective

Compelling immediate action

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Word Facts

Word length
6
Starts with
U
Ends with
T
Contains
RG
Scrabble score
7
CEFR level
B1

How it sounds

Pronunciation

ˈɚdʒənt

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Meaning

Definitions

adjective

  1. Compelling immediate action

    “Too pressing to permit of longer delay”

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Example Sentences

Too pressing to permit of longer delay
The urgent words ‘Hurry! Hurry!’
Bridges in urgent need of repair

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