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What part of speech is urgent?

"Urgent" is typically an adjective.

Here's why:

* It describes a noun: We say "an urgent matter," "an urgent need," or "urgent repairs."

* It modifies a verb: "He called urgently" or "She spoke in an urgent tone."

However, "urgent" can sometimes act as an adverb:

* It modifies a verb: "He needs to leave urgently."

The context usually makes it clear which part of speech is intended.

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