urgently
adverb
Simple meaning
With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
Pronunciation
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IPA pronunciation (US)
ˈɝdʒəntli
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Definition
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adverb
With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
“Health care reform is needed urgently.”
Continuously. With insistence.
Word at a Glance
- Difficulty
- B2 · Upper Intermediate (estimated)
- Frequency
- Uncommon
- Typical Use
- Neutral / general English
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This meaning: With great haste, with a sense of urgency, because it is very important.
Used this way, urgently is a common word that usually carries little praise or criticism of its own. It suits considered writing and prepared speech.
“Health care reform is needed urgently.”
- Emotional tone
- Neutral
- Formality
- Neutral
- Intensity
- Moderate
- How common
- Common
- Connotation
- Serious and weighty
- Usage feel
- Formal and precise
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