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Meaning of the word emergency in English

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emergency

US /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
UK /ɪˈmɝː.dʒən.si/
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Noun

1.

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

Example:
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Call 911 in case of an emergency.
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The hospital has an emergency room.
Synonym:
crisisurgencyexigencypredicamentdifficulty

Adjective

1.

used in or for an emergency

Example:
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There is an emergency exit at the back of the building.
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The pilot made an emergency landing.
Synonym:
urgentcrisiscriticaldire
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