Synonyms for emergencies


Grammar : Noun
Spell : ih-mur-juhn-see
Phonetic Transcription : ɪˈmɜr dʒən si

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Définition of emergencies

Origin :
  • "unforeseen occurrence requiring immediate attention," 1630s, from Latin emergens, present participle of emergere (see emerge). Or from emerge + -ency.
  • noun crisis, danger
Example sentences :
  • In all my risks and emergencies, I am not sensible of having given a thought to my Maker.
  • Extract from : « Ned Myers » by James Fenimore Cooper
  • The war god Guan Di also is appealed to as a savior in all sorts of emergencies.
  • Extract from : « The Chinese Fairy Book » by Various
  • The necessities, the emergencies of the times and of the hour did it.
  • Extract from : « Diary from November 12, 1862, to October 18, 1863 » by Adam Gurowski
  • The colonists were exceedingly perplexed to know what to do in these emergencies.
  • Extract from : « King Philip » by John S. C. (John Stevens Cabot) Abbott
  • Had I not known of him before, your own words would have warned me to be ready for all emergencies.
  • Extract from : « The Night Riders » by Ridgwell Cullum
  • They were forced to leave it with him to provide for emergencies.
  • Extract from : « St. Martin's Summer » by Rafael Sabatini
  • American genius, only give it fair play, is equal to all emergencies.
  • Extract from : « Continental Monthly, Vol. III, No IV, April 1863 » by Various
  • I'm used to commanding men, in emergencies—if that's what you mean.
  • Extract from : « The Vagrant Duke » by George Gibbs
  • Holden answered the signal, and rose to be ready for emergencies.
  • Extract from : « The Fiery Totem » by Argyll Saxby
  • Give them directions how they are to act in the emergencies, which will be likely to occur.
  • Extract from : « The Teacher » by Jacob Abbott

Antonyms for emergencies

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