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severe /sɪˈvɪə(r)/ /sɪˈvɪr/ Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/sev/sever/severe__us_1.mp3 severe(adjective)/sɪˈvɪə(r)/ /sɪˈvɪr/extremely bad or seriousHis injuries are severe.severe pain/depression/asthmaa severe illness/diseasesevere weather/stormsa severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad)The fire has caused severe damage to the building.The victim suffered severe brain damage.a severe shortage of qualified staffThe party suffered severe losses during the last election.severe learning difficultiesa severe case of woodwormStrikes are causing severe disruption to all train services.If the pain becomes severe, you may wish to contact a doctor.Extra Exampleswomen affected by mild to moderately severe symptomsan exceptionally severe frostA severe storm blew the ship off course.a severe handicappunishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rulesSYNONYM harshhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/harsha severe punishment/sentence/penaltyThe courts are becoming more severe on young offenders.Her parents were never so severe with her older brother.Extra ExamplesAnyone found using drugs will receive severe punishment.He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour.These women have to endure poor living conditions, low pay and severe discipline.not kind or showing sympathy; not smiling or showing approvalSYNONYM sternhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/stern_2a severe expressionShe fixed them with a very severe look.She was a severe woman who seldom smiled.extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or abilitySYNONYM stiffhttps://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/stiff_2The marathon is a severe test of stamina.extremely plain and without any decorationModern furniture is a little too severe for my taste.Her hair was short and severe.She was wearing a severe dark grey jacket.Word Originmid 16th cent. (in sense (2)): from French sévère or Latin severus.

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(adjective) his injuries are severe.severe pain/depression/asthmaa severe illness/diseasesevere weather/storms Search images by the wordhttps://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=severe This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Word3	severe
WordType	(adjective)
Phonetic	/sɪˈvɪə(r)/ /sɪˈvɪr/
Example	his injuries are severe. severe pain/depression/asthma a severe illness/disease severe weather/storms
Sound	Online sound. https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/media/english/us_pron/s/sev/sever/severe__us_1.mp3
Image	Search images by the word https://www.google.com/search?biw=1280&bih=661&tbm=isch&sa=1&q=severe
Content	severe (adjective)/sɪˈvɪə(r)/ /sɪˈvɪr/ extremely bad or serious His injuries are severe. severe pain/depression/asthma a severe illness/disease severe weather/storms a severe winter (= one during which the weather conditions are extremely bad) The fire has caused severe damage to the building. The victim suffered severe brain damage. a severe shortage of qualified staff The party suffered severe losses during the last election. severe learning difficulties a severe case of woodworm Strikes are causing severe disruption to all train services. If the pain becomes severe, you may wish to contact a doctor. Extra Examples women affected by mild to moderately severe symptoms an exceptionally severe frost A severe storm blew the ship off course. a severe handicap punishing somebody in an extreme way when they break a particular set of rules SYNONYM harsh https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/harsh a severe punishment/sentence/penalty The courts are becoming more severe on young offenders. Her parents were never so severe with her older brother. Extra Examples Anyone found using drugs will receive severe punishment. He received a severe reprimand for his behaviour. These women have to endure poor living conditions, low pay and severe discipline. not kind or showing sympathy; not smiling or showing approval SYNONYM stern https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/stern_2 a severe expression She fixed them with a very severe look. She was a severe woman who seldom smiled. extremely difficult and requiring a lot of skill or ability SYNONYM stiff https://www.oxfordlearnersdictionaries.com/definition/english/stiff_2 The marathon is a severe test of stamina. extremely plain and without any decoration Modern furniture is a little too severe for my taste. Her hair was short and severe. She was wearing a severe dark grey jacket. Word Origin mid 16th cent. (in sense (2)): from French sévère or Latin severus.
Copyright	This card's content is collected from the following dictionaries: Oxford Advanced Learner's Dictionary

Severe Extremely Adjective Sɪˈvɪə(R Sɪˈvɪr Injuries Pain/Depression/Asthma Illness/Disease

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