urgently

[ur-juhnt-lee]

adverb

1. in a way that requires immediate action or attention.

   These reforms are urgently necessary to protect both the public health and national security.

2. in an insistent or earnest way.

   We urgently request a thorough review and reevaluation of the government’s recovery plans for endangered species.

Other Word Forms

• nonurgently adverb
• superurgently adverb
• unurgently adverb

Word History and Origins

Origin of urgently¹

urgent ( def. ) + -ly

Example Sentences

The UN has called on Israel to urgently lift the blockade on Gaza and allow the entry of life-saving material through all means possible.

From BBC

A network of baby banks in London is urgently appealing for donations to help support families with young children this winter with clothes, blankets and other supplies.

From BBC

"Robert Jenrick needs to urgently explain himself and why these comments are in any way compatible with what his party leader said."

From BBC

England Golf is urgently seeking Treasury support to underwrite the shortfall.

From BBC

A group of leading experts on the Colorado River say Western states urgently need to cut water use to avert a deepening crisis.

From Los Angeles Times

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