emergency

Meaning

A sudden situation that is dangerous or serious and needs immediate attention or action.

a serious, unexpected, and often dangerous situation requiring immediate action

A serious, unexpected situation that requires immediate action.

Example Sentences

A financial emergency can arise at any time.

The hospital was prepared to handle any medical emergency.

The ambulance arrived quickly in response to the emergency.

Example Expressions

emergency room

Synonyms

crisis, urgency, catastrophe, disaster, accident

Entry 1

crisis, urgency, catastrophe

Entry 2

crisis, urgency, disaster, catastrophe

Entry 3

crisis, urgency, disaster, accident

Antonyms

stability, safety, routine, normalcy, calm

Entry 1

stability, safety, routine

Entry 2

routine, normalcy, calm, stability

Entry 3

safety, routine

Collocations

emergency room, state of emergency, emergency services, in case of emergency, emergency exit

Entry 2

emergency room, state of emergency, emergency services

Entry 3

emergency services, emergency room, in case of emergency, emergency exit