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   Ur·gent

   /ˈərjənt/

   

   adjective

   • 1. (of a state or situation) requiring immediate action or attention: "the situation is far more urgent than politicians are admitting" Similar acutegravepressingdiredesperatecriticalcrucialsoreseriousintensecryingburningcompellingdrasticextremelife-and-deathgreatvery greatterriblearchaic, humorous:parlousOpposite trivial
   • ▪ (of action or an event) done or arranged in response to a pressing or critical situation: "she needs urgent treatment" Similar emergencyhigh-prioritytop-priorityimportantvitalcrucialhurriedrushedhastyfastquickrapidswiftinformal:hurry-upOpposite nonurgentelective
   • ▪ (of a person or their manner) earnest and persistent in response to a pressing situation: "an urgent whisper" Similar insistentpersistentdeterminedresolutetenaciousobstinatedoggedpressingunrelentingimportunatedemandingearnestentreatingpleadingbeggingclamorousrepeatedunremittingcontinuousincessantrare:exigentOpposite casual

   Word Origin late 15th century: from Old French, from Latin urgent- ‘pressing, driving’, from the verb urgere (see urge).

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   URGENT meaning: 1. very important and needing attention immediately: 2. (especially of a person's actions…. Learn more.

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   URGENT definition: 1. very important and needing attention immediately: 2. (especially of a person's actions…. Learn more.

4. www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com › definition › englishurgent adjective - Definition, pictures, pronunciation and usage...

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   May 1, 2017 · showing that you think that something needs to be dealt with immediately. Her voice sounded urgent on the phone. Definition of urgent adjective in Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary. Meaning, pronunciation, picture, example sentences, grammar, usage notes, synonyms and more.

5. www.thefreedictionary.com › urgentUrgent - definition of urgent by The Free Dictionary

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   1. requiring or compelling speedy action or attention: the matter is urgent; an urgent message. 2. earnest and persistent. [C15: via French from Latin urgent-, urgens, present participle of urgēre to urge] urgency n. ˈurgently adv.

6. www.collinsdictionary.com › dictionary › englishURGENT definition and meaning | Collins English Dictionary

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   5 days ago · 1. compelling or requiring immediate action or attention; imperative; pressing. an urgent matter. 2. insistent or earnest in solicitation; importunate, as a person. an urgent pleader. 3. expressed with insistence, as requests or appeals. an urgent tone of voice.

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   1 that needs to be dealt with or happen immediately synonym pressing an urgent appeal for information a problem that requires urgent attention “Can I see you for a moment?” “Is it urgent?” Mark the message “urgent,” please. The law is in urgent need of reform. They called an urgent meeting for this evening.

8. www.yourdictionary.com › urgentUrgent Definition & Meaning | YourDictionary

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   Urgent Definition. ûrjənt. Meanings. Synonyms. Sentences. Definition Source. Origin. Adjective. Filter. adjective. Calling for haste, immediate action, etc.; grave; pressing. Webster's New World. Similar definitions. Conveying a sense of pressing importance. An urgent message. American Heritage. Insistent; importunate. Webster's New World.