emergency
Translation
emergency, crisis, urgent situation
Examples
In an emergency, call 911.
In an emergency, call 999.
This is a state of emergency.
This is a state of emergency.
She was taken to the emergency room.
She was taken to the emergency room.
Grammar Patterns
in an emergency in an urgent situation In an emergency, stay calm.
a state of emergency a period of crisis The governor declared a state of emergency.
Similar Words
Synonyms: crisis, urgency, predicament
Etymology
Derived from 'emergence', meaning an unforeseen occurrence. It refers to a situation requiring immediate action.
Memory Tips
Something 'emerges' suddenly and requires a quick response, creating an 'emergency'.