B1adjectiveworkhealth
US/ˈɜːr.dʒənt/
UK/ˈɜː.dʒənt/
needing attention or action immediately
In context
Sorry to call so late, but I have an urgent question about tomorrow's exam.
The flooded villages are in urgent need of clean water and food.
Scientists say urgent action is needed to protect the coral reefs.
Words that go with urgent
adjective + noun
- urgent needThere is an urgent need for more nurses in rural hospitals.
- urgent actionThe report calls for urgent action on air pollution.
- urgent messageI got an urgent message from my boss during lunch.
- urgent matterHe left the meeting early to deal with an urgent matter.
- urgent careWe took my son to urgent care after he cut his hand.
adverb + adjective
- increasingly urgentThe housing problem in big cities is becoming increasingly urgent.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
In urgent cases, call the urgent number 115.Correct: In urgent cases, call the emergency number 115.