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- pronunciation:
- s
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adjective |
| inflections: |
severer, severest |
| definition 1: |
When a person or thing is severe, they are very strict or tough.
The punishments for crimes are sometimes severe.The new school principal seemed severe at first, but actually he was kind and fair.- synonyms:
- harsh, stern, strict
- antonyms:
- easy, gentle
- similar words:
- critical, hard, rigid, stiff
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| definition 2: |
Something severe is very strong or bad. Severe pain is very strong pain. A severe storm can cause damage and injury to people.
The schools in this area were closed for the day because of severe weather.- synonyms:
- harsh, violent
- antonyms:
- mild, minor
- similar words:
- bad, extreme, hard, raging, strong, terrible, wild
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| related words: |
bare, bitter, cruel, nasty, rough, serious, strict, tough, unkind |
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| derivations: |
severely (adv.), severeness (n.) |
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