Meaning & use
Emergency
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A sudden, serious, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action.
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The hospital's emergency room treats the most urgent cases first.
Call this number only in case of an emergency.
A note on using this word
Can also function as an adjective, as in 'emergency exit' or 'emergency services.'
Words with a similar meaning
crisisurgent situation
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