severe

[US]/sɪˈvɪə(r)/
[UK]/sɪˈvɪr/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

adj. strict; intense; grave

Phrases & Collocations

severe weather

severe pain

severe punishment

severe consequences

severe injury

severe test

severe cold

severe winter

severe environment

severe stress

severe condition

severe storm

severe strain

severe frost

severe discipline

Example Sentences

This is a severe test.

severe pain; a severe storm.

a severe bout of flu.

got a severe concussion.

a severe shortage of technicians.

a severe attack of asthma.

spoke in a severe voice.

a severe black dress.

a severe attack of toothache

There is a severe shortage of fuel.

severe thyroid insufficiency

a severe case of food poisoning

children with severe physical disabilities.

a severe earthquake shook the area.

The pain was severe, but tolerable.

The general had a severe manner.

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