Severe (Adjective)
Meaning 1
Severely simple; "a stark interior".
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Meaning 2
Causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm; "a dangerous operation"; "a grave situation"; "a grave illness"; "grievous bodily harm"; "a serious wound"; "a serious turn of events"; "a severe case of pneumonia"; "a life-threatening disease".
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Examples
- The hurricane was forecasted to bring severe flooding to the coastal regions.
- Her severe reaction to the medication landed her in the hospital.
- The driver received severe penalties for reckless endangerment, including loss of license and fines.
- The diagnosis was a severe case of depression that required immediate attention.
- The city's water supply was in severe jeopardy due to contamination from industrial waste.
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Meaning 3
Very bad in degree or extent; "a severe worldwide depression"; "the house suffered severe damage".
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Meaning 4
Intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality; "severe pain"; "a severe case of flu"; "a terrible cough"; "under wicked fire from the enemy's guns"; "a wicked cough".
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Examples
- The storm brought severe flooding to the coastal areas.
- The doctor said she had a severe case of bronchitis and needed bed rest.
- He suffered from severe anxiety that made it difficult for him to leave his house.
- The judge handed down a severe sentence for the serious crime.
- The region was experiencing a severe drought that affected crop yields and water supply.
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Meaning 5
Unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment; "a parent severe to the pitch of hostility"- H.G.Wells; "a hefty six-footer with a rather severe mien"; "a strict disciplinarian"; "a Spartan upbringing".
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Meaning 6
Very strong or vigorous; "strong winds"; "a hard left to the chin"; "a knockout punch"; "a severe blow".
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