emergency
Meaning
An emergency is a sudden and dangerous situation that needs immediate action.
💡 Use 'emergency' to describe situations that require quick and immediate attention.
Example Sentences
Word in Context
On
my
way
to
work
this
morning
,
I
saw
a
small
car
stopped
at
the
side
of
the
road
.
The
driver
looked
worried
and
waved
at
people
,
so
I
offered
to
call
the
emergency
services
.
While
we
waited
,
he
said
his
phone
battery
had
died
and
he
could
not
find
a
place
to
charge
it
.
A
bus
driver
nearby
stopped
and
gave
him
a
charger
,
so
he
could
call
a
friend
.
Soon
a
tow
truck
arrived
and
the
driver
thanked
us
before
he
drove
away
.
Common Phrases
emergency exit
emergency services
emergency room
Synonyms
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