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

Definition

noun. a sudden unforeseen crisis that requires immediate action

Example Sentence

The tornado created a state of emergency.

Synonyms

crisis; danger; urgency

Antonyms

calm

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emergency
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Rhymes

  • urgency

  • emergency
  • insurgency
  • resurgency
  • emergency

  • nonemergency

  • counterinsurgency