B2noun 1K

Crisis

🇬🇧 UK /["/ˈkraɪsɪs/","/ˈkraɪsiːz/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ˈkraɪsɪs/","/ˈkraɪsiːz/"]/

Meaning of Crisis

a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made

In simple words: A difficult or dangerous situation that needs urgent attention.

Crisis in a sentence

• The country faced a severe economic crisis that left many people unemployed.
• During a personal crisis, it's important to seek support from friends and family.
• The environmental crisis is a pressing issue that we all need to address.
• The company implemented new strategies to navigate through the crisis successfully.
• He experienced a midlife crisis and decided to change careers.

How to use Crisis

Use 'crisis' to describe serious situations, such as economic or health problems. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may seem overly dramatic in casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

standalone noun

Memory hint

Think of 'crisis' as a 'cry' for help in a 'siss'y situation.

Related words

Collocations with Crisis

• acute
• grave
• major
• be faced with
• be hit by
• experience
• arise
• erupt
• hit
• point
• situation
• intervention
• during a/​the crisis
• in (a/​the) crisis
• crisis in
• a crisis of confidence
• a crisis of faith
• a crisis of conscience
• acute
• grave
• major
• be faced with
• be hit by
• experience
• arise
• erupt
• hit
• point
• situation
• intervention
• during a/​the crisis
• in (a/​the) crisis
• crisis in
• a crisis of confidence
• a crisis of faith
• a crisis of conscience

Synonyms for Crisis

• emergency
• disaster
• catastrophe
• trouble
• predicament

Opposites of Crisis

• stability
• calm
• normalcy

Common mistakes with Crisis

• Confused with 'critical' or 'urgent' — these have different meanings.
• Using 'crisis' in a non-serious situation — it should be reserved for significant issues.
• Incorrect pluralization — 'crises' is the correct plural form.

Frequently asked questions about Crisis

What does Crisis mean?

A difficult or dangerous situation that needs urgent attention.

What is the definition of Crisis?

a time of great danger, difficulty or doubt when problems must be solved or important decisions must be made

How do you use Crisis in a sentence?

The country faced a severe economic crisis that left many people unemployed.

Can you give another example of Crisis?

During a personal crisis, it's important to seek support from friends and family.

What are synonyms for Crisis?

Common alternatives include emergency, disaster, catastrophe, trouble, predicament.

What is the opposite of Crisis?

Opposite meanings include stability, calm, normalcy.

What words go with Crisis?

It commonly pairs with acute, grave, major, be faced with, be hit by, experience, arise, erupt, hit, point, situation, intervention, during a/​the crisis, in (a/​the) crisis, crisis in, a crisis of confidence, a crisis of faith, a crisis of conscience, acute, grave, major, be faced with, be hit by, experience, arise, erupt, hit, point, situation, intervention, during a/​the crisis, in (a/​the) crisis, crisis in, a crisis of confidence, a crisis of faith, a crisis of conscience.

What are common mistakes when using Crisis?

Confused with 'critical' or 'urgent' — these have different meanings. Using 'crisis' in a non-serious situation — it should be reserved for significant issues. Incorrect pluralization — 'crises' is the correct plural form.

How do you pronounce Crisis?

US: /["/ˈkraɪsɪs/","/ˈkraɪsiːz/"]/, UK: /["/ˈkraɪsɪs/","/ˈkraɪsiːz/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Crisis?

Use 'crisis' to describe serious situations, such as economic or health problems. It's appropriate in both formal and informal contexts but may seem overly dramatic in casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Crisis?

"Crisis" is at B2 level on the CEFR scale.