B2
emerge vs emergence vs emergency vs urgent
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| emergeverb/ɪˈmɜːrdʒ/ | Meaning to appear or come out from somewhere; also to become known | Goes with emerge from | Example After the storm, the sun emerged from behind the dark clouds. |
| emergencenoun/ɪˈmɜːr.dʒəns/ | Meaning the process of starting to exist or becoming known or important | Goes with emergence of | Example The emergence of smartphones changed the way young people read news. |
| emergencynoun/ɪˈmɜːr.dʒən.si/ | Meaning a sudden dangerous situation that needs quick action | Goes with — | Example Call this number only in an emergency, such as a fire. |
| urgentadjective/ˈɜːr.dʒənt/ | Meaning needing attention or action immediately | Goes with urgent need | Example The flooded villages are in urgent need of clean water and food. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
A man from the dark alley.