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UK [ˈɜː(r)dʒ(ə)nt] / US [ˈɜrdʒənt] adjective
1)
a) urgent things are things that you need to deal with immediately

He had some urgent business to attend to.

The problem is becoming increasingly urgent.

in urgent need of something:

The refugees are in urgent need of food.

urgent message/appeal/call:

His newspaper published an urgent appeal to stop the killing.

b) used about things that are being done quickly in order to deal with a serious problem

urgent aid to flood victims

an urgent review of safety procedures

2) expressing the feeling of wanting something very much or wanting it immediately

Jean spoke, her voice low and urgent.


Derived word:
urgently
UK / US adverb

New facilities are urgently needed.


A man was waving urgently from a first-floor window.


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