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- pronunciation:
- si
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 s
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
marked by careful thinking or consideration.
He has a serious decision to make.- similar words:
- sincere
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| definition 2: |
important; needing careful thought.
Air pollution is a serious matter.- synonyms:
- important
- antonyms:
- minor
- similar words:
- great, significant
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| related words: |
capital, important, nasty, urgent |
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| derivations: |
seriously (adv.), seriousness (n.) |
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