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This is an urgent safety message.
What does Urgent mean?
Urgent means needing quick action now.
Dictionary definition
Needing immediate attention or quick action because delay could cause problems.
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Urgent in a sentence
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She sent an urgent note to the office.
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Urgent tasks should be prioritized before less important work.
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What does urgent mean?
Urgent matters require quick response to prevent bigger problems.
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ur · jent · strongest beat: ur
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WordUrgent.
Partadjective.
MeaningUrgent means needing quick action now.
ExampleExample: This is an urgent safety message.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- ur · jent
- Strongest beat
- ur
- Ending
- jent
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on ur.
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Synonyms
Words like Urgent
pressingUse for needs that cannot wait long.
immediateUse when action is needed right away.
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Urgent word family
Base word
urgent
noun
urgency
The need for immediate action.
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Hint for students
Urgent means needing quick attention or action. It is used when waiting could cause a problem.
Common mix-up
Urgent is not the same as important. Some things are important but not urgent because they do not need action right away.
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Write one sentence that shows urgent without using the word urgent. Then underline the clue words that show quick action, immediate need, a deadline, or a problem that cannot wait. Example: The teacher asked for help right away when water started leaking near the computers. Clue words: help right away, water started leaking, near the computers Now try your own sentence. Ask: Does my sentence show something that needs quick attention now?
Teacher prompt
Ask students to explain this model sentence: "The nurse sent an urgent note because help was needed right away." Why does urgent fit better than optional?
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