B2adverbsocietyhealth
US/ˈɜːr.dʒənt.li/
UK/ˈɜː.dʒənt.li/
in a way that shows something must be done very quickly
In context
We urgently need more blood donors after the accident.
Medical teams are urgently trying to reach people trapped by the flood.
She called urgently for help as the water kept rising.
Words that go with urgently
adverb + verb
- urgently needThe hospital urgently needs more nurses.
- urgently requireThe bridge urgently requires repairs.
- urgently seekPolice are urgently seeking witnesses.
adverb + adjective
- urgently neededFood and water are urgently needed.
verb + adverb
- act urgentlyGovernments must act urgently on climate change.
- respond urgentlyRescue teams had to respond urgently.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
We need urgently help.Correct: We urgently need help.