severe

Everyday

1. Very bad, serious or harmful. tree →
2. Very strict and harsh. tree →
3. Very plain, with no decoration. tree →

In the lessons

In weather and safety lessons, «severe weather warnings» mean storms, floods or heat that can be dangerous — stay inside and follow adults' advice. In health, a severe allergy or severe pain needs a doctor at once. In stories, a severe teacher or judge is strict and unsmiling. Phrases: «severe weather», «severe warning», «severe pain», «severe allergy», «severe punishment».

Examples

• There is a severe weather warning for snow tonight. tree →
• She has a severe nut allergy. tree →
• The storm caused severe damage to the houses. tree →
• He had severe pain in his tummy, so they went to hospital. tree →
• The headmistress had a severe look on her face. tree →
• Severe flooding closed the roads. tree →
• The punishment was too severe for such a small mistake. tree →
• In severe heat, drink lots of water and stay in the shade. tree →
• Once upon a time a severe plague raged among the animals. tree →

Note

Adverb: «severely». Said «suh-VEER». A severe illness is worse than a mild one; opposite: «mild». Don't confuse with «several» (more than two).

In Jewish tradition

In weather and safety lessons, «severe weather warnings» mean storms, floods or heat that can be dangerous — stay inside and follow adults' advice. In health, a severe allergy or severe pain needs a doctor at once. In stories, a severe teacher or judge is strict and unsmiling. Phrases: «severe weather», «severe warning», «severe pain», «severe allergy», «severe punishment».

Examples

• Copyright infringement liability can be quite severe. (Sefer Yetzirah, Westcott 1893) tree →

Note

Adverb: «severely». Said «suh-VEER». A severe illness is worse than a mild one; opposite: «mild». Don't confuse with «several» (more than two).