Emergency Services

3 words in this vocabulary list

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

adjective relating to or used in emergencies

  • In case of an emergency, please dial 911 for immediate assistance.
  • If there's an emergency, just give me a call and I'll be there in no time.
  • When shit hits the fan, that's when you know it's an emergency.
  • She handled the situation with such grace and composure, as if it was just another emergency to manage.

adjective adjective describes a noun or pronoun, in this case 'nearby' describes the location of something close or not far away

  • There are several restaurants located nearby the hotel.
  • Hey, there's a great coffee shop nearby if you're interested.
  • I heard there's a cool party happening nearby tonight.
  • The solution to the problem was right nearby, we just had to look for it.

noun a person trained to provide emergency medical care to patients

adjective describing the type of medical care provided in emergencies

  • The emergency medical technician arrived at the scene quickly to provide medical assistance.
  • The EMT got there in no time to help out.
  • The paramedic showed up right away to lend a hand.
  • The lifesaver rushed to the rescue like a guardian angel.