emergency
emergency
urgent dangerous situation
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emergency with German translation
emergency usage examples
If you are stranded on the ridge after the storm, treat it as an emergency and signal for help.
When a flash flood washes out the path, the leader should declare an emergency and move the group to higher ground.
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emergency belongs to the topic "Outdoor Recreation". Start with a short 7-word set so the word is easier to remember in context.
emergency synonyms
What's the difference between emergency / urgent situation / incident / disaster / crisis
Emphasizes urgency; close in meaning but more descriptive than the noun 'emergency'.
We have an urgent situation that needs your attention.
A broad term for an event or occurrence; may be minor or serious and not always an emergency.
There was an incident at the station but no injuries were reported.
The earthquake was a major disaster that affected thousands.
Often refers to a longer-term or systemic problem rather than a single immediate danger.
The country faced a financial crisis after the bank failures.
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How to pronounce emergency and what this word means
emergency means emergency. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce emergency
/ən ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/
emergency translation
emergency
emergency examples
If you are stranded on the ridge after the storm, treat it as an emergency and signal for help.
emergency transcription
/ən ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/, /ən ɪˈmɝdʒənsi/
Questions about this word
emergency meaning: what does it mean?
urgent dangerous situation
emergency pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
emergency is pronounced as /ən ɪˈmɜːdʒənsi/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
emergency definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
If you are stranded on the ridge after the storm, treat it as an emergency and signal for help. Translation: Если вы застряли на гребне после шторма, это чрезвычайная ситуация — подайте сигнал о помощи.
Is emergency part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, emergency can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is emergency part of Outdoor Recreation vocabulary?
Yes, emergency can be learned in the Outdoor Recreation topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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