emergency

Noun

Meaning

Sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence; a sudden occasion.

An unforeseen occurrence or combination of circumstances which calls for immediate action or remedy; pressing necessity; exigency.

Source: Webster's dictionary

Synonyms

pinch exigency strait crisis necessity parking brake emergency brake rubicon leaver need event reserve convalescent crossroad situation

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Antonyms

grand amendment haven needed auxiliary critical

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Hypernyms

crisis brake temporary state

Related terms

emerge emergence

Phrases with the word

Emergency Department emergency clinic emergency stop emergency brakes Emergency Response Team Emergency physician

Derivatives

emergencies

Examples

he never knew what to do in an emergency Source: Internet

the governor declared a state of emergency Source: Internet

"9-1-1, what's the address of your emergency," she said. Source: Internet

A 2014 emergency management plan found online only mentioned the word “pandemic” 10 times in 245 pages. Source: Internet

Abe said Japan did not need to declare a national emergency, although parliament approved a bill on Friday to give him emergency powers and allow him to close schools, halt large gatherings and requisition medical supplies. Source: Internet

A bag of President's blood type is kept, in case of emergency. Source: Internet

Close letter words and terms

emerge naturally emerge normally emergence emergency action emergency alarm Emergency Alert System