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Rareemerg
The correct spelling is emerg.
How to pronounce emerg
noun
Say it like: Eme-rg
The correct spelling is emerg. A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention. For example: "Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately."
Usage Examples
“Cardiac arrest is an emergency and if you find someone in cardiac arrest you should call 999 immediately.”
Definition
noun
- 1.A situation which poses an immediate risk and which requires urgent attention.
- 2.The department of a hospital that treats emergencies.
- 3.An individual brought in at short notice to replace a member of staff, a player in a sporting team, etc.
- 4.The quality of being emergent; sudden or unexpected appearance; an unforeseen occurrence.
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