urgently
gb/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli/ us/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli/
B2
Anglais
Sens
0 sens
adverb
B2
property
1
needing immediate action or attention
very quickly because it is important
Schéma d’usage :
[do something] urgently; urgently [need/require/request] [something]
Erreur fréquente :
Do not use the adjective form *urgent* as an adverb (not: *do it urgent*). Use *urgently* (or *with urgency*).
Synonymes
immediately (focuses on no delay; less on seriousness than urgently.)
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promptly (polite/neutral; often less intense than urgently.)
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pressingly (emphasizes strong necessity; more formal.)
Antonymes
non-urgently (without urgency or need for immediate action.)
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leisurely (done slowly and without hurry.)
Collocations
urgently needed
|urgently required
|urgently request
|urgently seek
|urgently call
|urgently ask
|urgently appeal
|urgently recommend
|urgently address
|urgently update
Thèmes
time
|emergencies
|communication
|work
Exemples
- The police asked anyone with information to call urgently.
- This problem needs to be dealt with urgently before it gets worse.
- She spoke urgently, warning us to leave the building right away.
Exemples pédagogiques
- Please call me urgently.
- We need help urgently.
adverb
B2
property
2
with a strong and pressing need
very strongly because you really need or want something
Schéma d’usage :
urgently [want/hope/need] [something]; [someone] urgently [needs] [something]
Erreur fréquente :
*Urgently* usually suggests time pressure; for a strong feeling without time pressure, *really* or *very much* may sound more natural.
Synonymes
desperately (stronger and more emotional; suggests distress.)
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badly (informal; common in speech (e.g., 'need it badly').)
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keenly (emphasizes strong interest rather than time pressure.)
Antonymes
slightly (indicates a weak degree of need or desire.)
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casually (suggests little concern or seriousness.)
Collocations
urgently want
|urgently need
|urgently hope
|urgently wish
|urgently looking for
|urgently seeking
|urgently awaiting
|urgently calling for
Thèmes
emotions
|needs
|daily_life
Exemples
- He urgently wanted to talk to her before she left.
- We urgently hoped for good news after the test results.
- They urgently need a solution that will work this week.
Exemples pédagogiques
- I urgently want to see you.
- She urgently needs medicine.
Grammaire
Forme canonique
urgently
API
GB/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli/
US/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli/
Syllabes et accentuation
ur - gently (2 syllabes)
Stress on 1st syllable (ur)
Formes du mot
Noun
- Base: urgently
- Plural: urgentlies
Expressions
need [something] urgently
1/nˈid sˈʌmθɪŋ ˈɚd͡ʒəntli/
fixed phrase
require something right away
must have something now
Exemples
- I need to speak to you urgently about the contract.
- We need more batteries urgently for the equipment.
- She needs medical attention urgently.
urgently needed
1/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli nˈidɪd/
fixed phrase
needed immediately and very much
needed now; very necessary
Exemples
- More nurses are urgently needed in the emergency department.
- Funding is urgently needed to repair the bridge.
- Your signature is urgently needed to complete the application.
urgently request [something]
1/ˈɚd͡ʒəntli ɹɪkwˈɛst sˈʌmθɪŋ/
fixed phrase
formal
ask formally with urgency
ask officially and say it is needed now
Exemples
- We urgently request a written response by Friday.
- The airline urgently requested volunteers to take a later flight.
- The landlord urgently requested access to inspect the leak.