Grade 7
(e-mer-gen-cy) 4 syllables

Definition

noun. a serious situation requiring immediate action.

Example Sentence

The tornado created a state of emergency.

More Example Sentences

An emergency can happen at any time.

Synonyms

crisis; urgent situation; disaster

Antonyms

calm

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Rhymes

  • urgency

  • emergency
  • insurgency
  • resurgency
  • emergency

  • nonemergency

  • counterinsurgency