Severe
/sɪˈvɪr/
Very serious or strong, like a big storm that can be dangerous or when someone gets hurt.
Examples
- The storm last night was so severe that it knocked down many trees in our neighborhood.
- My teacher said we need to be careful because the test will have severe questions that are really hard.
- After the severe rain, the pond in the park was much fuller and the ducks were swimming everywhere.
Synonyms
harsh
serious
strong
strict
bad
grave
Antonyms
mild
gentle
easy
soft
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