🚑emergency

noun
/ɪˈmɜrdʒənsi/

Meaning

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.
a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action
A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

Example Sentences

The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency.

The hospital was prepared to handle any medical emergency.

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

Example Expressions

emergency room

Synonyms

crisis, urgency, disaster, accident, catastrophe
Entry 1
crisis, urgency, disaster, accident
Entry 2
crisis, urgency, disaster, catastrophe
Entry 3
crisis, urgency, catastrophe

Antonyms

safety, routine, normalcy, calm, stability
Entry 1
safety, routine
Entry 2
routine, normalcy, calm, stability
Entry 3
stability, safety, routine

Collocations

emergency services, emergency room, in case of emergency, emergency exit, state of emergency
Entry 1
emergency services, emergency room, in case of emergency, emergency exit
Entry 2
emergency room, state of emergency, emergency services

More Example Sentences

We responded to the emergency immediately.

The emergency called for immediate action.

She responded to the emergency immediately.

They responded to the emergency right away.

She treated the situation like an emergency.

They were proud to help during the emergency.

It is necessary to stay calm in an emergency.

A family emergency forced me not to attend the event.

She was forced to leave early because of an emergency.

They were compelled to leave early due to an emergency.

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