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urgently

urgently

51 2.1
In a way that needs attention right away
  • adverb
  • /ˈɜrdʒəntli/
translation icon : con urgencia
  • The international community must therefore urgently implement a durable global strategy to address the climate threat.
  • urgently needed
  • most urgently
  • urgently required

They sent it off for DNA analysis urgently and it came back as Vicky Hamilton's DNA.

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Examples

  • I need to speak to you urgently, please.

  • Additional research, particularly longitudinal work, is urgently needed in this important area.

    Academic text (1997)
  • So what is missing at this point and we need that urgently for next week.

  • And it really should be looked at pretty urgently by the United Nations and by the by world powers.

  • I need to speak to you urgently.

  • I let myself in because I needed something urgently.

  • So I believe that we urgently need new initiatives to rebuild lost trust.

  • But what is the Government doing to urgently assist the NHS to tackle spiralling demand for healthcare and a tough winter ahead?

  • We need you urgently.

  • I need to speak with you urgently about the situation.

Synonyms

immediately
vsurgently
1.0

At once without waiting

focuses on required action because the situation demands attention rather than mere timing
right away
vsurgently
960 1.0

Without any delay

asks for necessary quick action because of importance rather than only speed
desperately
vsurgently
366 3.6

In a very urgent way because you feel a strong need or fear

is about required quick action without the emotional intensity
at once
vsurgently
344 1.0

Immediately without delay

indicates required prompt action stressing need rather than timing alone
as soon as possible
vsurgently
244 1.8

As quickly as you can without delay

is about required immediate action rather than simply earliest opportunity
directly
vsurgently
163 1.0

Do something at once without delay

is about required quick action rather than simple directness of timing
ASAP
vsurgently
135 4.0

As soon as you can

is the general demand for prompt attention rather than exact timing
on the spot
vsurgently
121 2.8

Immediately at the exact place where something happens, often needing a quick response

focuses on required action tied to location rather than general need for quick action
promptly
vsurgently
98 2.1

Without delay or at the planned time

means required fast action because of need rather than mere punctuality
in a heartbeat
vsurgently
  • Informal
50 3.2

Right away without any hesitation

signals required fast action but without the immediacy of danger or demand
expeditiously
vsurgently
11 7.3

In a quick and efficient way

is about required quick action driven by need rather than efficient process
straightaway
vsurgently
7 3.2

Without delay after something happens

demands quick action because situation needs attention not only to mark time
post-haste
vsurgently
  • Formal
3 7.4

As quickly as possible

is about required immediate action rather than merely fast timing
pressingly
vsurgently
1 5.6

In a way that needs attention right away

focuses on required fast response rather than just when to act
emergently
vsurgently
7.0

In a way that needs immediate action because of a sudden danger

points to required quick action in general not only from danger

Antonyms

103 2.5

In a relaxed, not very careful way

30 3.4

In a relaxed way without hurrying

How Urgent

immediately
1.0
urgently
51 2.1
promptly
98 2.1
soon
1.0
routinely
146 3.5

Surface Forms

urgently positive

Morphology

urgently = urgent (transparent) = urgent + ly

Forming an adverb with '-ly' from the adjective 'urgent' is a regular and easily recognizable derivation for learners.

Etymology

The word urgently comes from the same root as urge, which used to mean 'to press' or 'push'. So when something needs attention urgently, it is like a strong push to act right away.