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There was urgency in her voice.
What does Urgency mean?
Urgency means a need to act quickly.
Dictionary definition
Urgency is the feeling or state of needing quick attention or action.
Example sentences
Urgency in a sentence
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The red warning sign gave the message a sense of urgency.
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In persuasive writing, urgency can make readers understand why a problem should be addressed soon.
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Practice 1
What does urgency mean?
Urgency is the state or feeling that quick action is needed.
Practice 2
Which phrase is closest in meaning to urgency?
A pressing need is something that calls for quick attention.
Practice 3
Which word is a useful contrast for urgency?
Delay contrasts with urgency because urgency calls for quick action.
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Urgency
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ur · jun · see · strongest beat: ur
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WordUrgency.
Partnoun.
MeaningUrgency means a need to act quickly.
ExampleExample: There was urgency in her voice.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ur · jun · see
- Strongest beat
- ur
- Ending
- see
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ur.
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Synonyms
Words like Urgency
importanceUse when something matters greatly.
pressing needUse when quick action is needed.
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Word family
Urgency word family
Base word
urgent
noun
urgency
The need for quick action.
adverb
urgently
In a way that needs quick action.
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Hint for students
Urgency means quick attention or action is needed. It often appears with warnings, deadlines, priorities, and problems.
Common mix-up
Urgency is not the same as panic. Urgency means act soon; panic means losing calm or control.
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Write one sentence that shows urgency without using the word urgency. Then underline the clue words that show quick action or immediate attention is needed. Example: The note said the form had to be returned before the bus left in ten minutes. Clue words: had to be returned, before the bus left, ten minutes Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show a need to act quickly?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The red warning sign gave the message a sense of urgency." Why does urgency fit better than delay?
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