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urgently

/ˈɜːrdʒəntli/
English Definition
adv. in a way that requires immediate action or attention
中文释义
紧急地
Example Sentence

The conservationists urgently appealed for funds to protect the last remaining habitat of the endangered frog.

环保主义者紧急呼吁资金,以保护濒危青蛙仅存的栖息地。

Synonyms
immediately pressingly critically
Antonyms
leisurely unhurriedly
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Practice — Definition Match

Which choice best defines “urgently”?

  1. A In a natural manner; as expected
  2. B In a way that relates to feelings
  3. C In a way that requires immediate action or attention
  4. D Not often
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C — In a way that requires immediate action or attention. “urgently” means in a way that requires immediate action or attention.

Practice — Which Word Fits?

Which word means “in a way that requires immediate action or attention”?

  1. A naturally
  2. B infrequently
  3. C urgently
  4. D emotionally
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C — urgently. “urgently” means in a way that requires immediate action or attention.

Common questions about “urgently”

What does “urgently” mean?

urgently — in a way that requires immediate action or attention. In Chinese: 紧急地.

How do you pronounce “urgently”?

urgently is pronounced /ˈɜːrdʒəntli/.

How is “urgently” used in a sentence?

The conservationists urgently appealed for funds to protect the last remaining habitat of the endangered frog. (环保主义者紧急呼吁资金,以保护濒危青蛙仅存的栖息地。)

What are synonyms for “urgently”?

immediately, pressingly, critically — all close in meaning to urgently (in a way that requires immediate action or attention).

What is the opposite of “urgently”?

leisurely, unhurriedly — each the opposite of urgently (in a way that requires immediate action or attention).

Is “urgently” an SAT vocabulary word?

Yes. urgently is on the SAT Prep Basic list — the everyday academic words the SAT assumes you already have. The Digital SAT does not test vocabulary in isolation; words like this one are tested through Words in Context questions, where you choose the word that completes a passage most logically and precisely.

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