urgently
Urgently (adv) means In a way that shows or requires immediate attention. Example: “The charity is urgently seeking donations after the flood.”
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In a way that shows or requires immediate attention.
"The charity is urgently seeking donations after the flood."
How to use urgently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishDone with urgency — right away, because it matters a lot.
Common pairings
urgently needed
act urgently
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more urgently
- Superlative
- most urgently
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The charity is _____ seeking donations after the flood.
Etymology
From urgent + -ly.
Synonyms
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apathetically
half-heartedly
Related words
Rhymes for urgently
gently
recently
fluently
silently
intently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “urgently” mean?
The word “urgently” means in a way that shows or requires immediate attention. In plain terms, done with urgency — right away, because it matters a lot.
How do you use “urgently” in a sentence?
Here is “urgently” used in a sentence: “The charity is urgently seeking donations after the flood.”
What is another word for “urgently”?
Words with a similar meaning to “urgently” include persistently and persuasively.
What is the opposite of “urgently”?
The opposite of “urgently” — its antonyms — are apathetically and half-heartedly.
What part of speech is “urgently”?
“Urgently” is an adverb.
Is “urgently” a common word?
“Urgently” is an uncommon word in modern English, usually learned at around the B2 level.
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