adverse
/ˈædvərs/
ad · verse
ˈæd · vərs
English Definition
adj. unfavorable or harmful
Significado en Español
adverso, desfavorable
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
bất lợi, có hại
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Example Sentence
The team faced adverse weather conditions during the match.
球队在比赛中遇到了不利的天气条件。
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Memory Aid / 记忆技巧
ad-(towards)+vers(turn)→turn towards an unfavorable direction
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “adverse”:
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A
beneficial
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B
favorable
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C
helpful
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D
detrimental
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D — detrimental.
“adverse” means adj. unfavorable or harmful
Common questions about “adverse”
What does “adverse” mean?
adverse — adj. unfavorable or harmful. In Chinese: 不利的，有害的.
How do you pronounce “adverse”?
adverse is pronounced /ˈædvərs/. It breaks into 2 syllables: ad · verse.
How do you use “adverse” in a sentence?
The team faced adverse weather conditions during the match. (球队在比赛中遇到了不利的天气条件。)
What are synonyms for “adverse”?
unfavorable, hostile, detrimental, harmful — all close in meaning to adverse (adj. unfavorable or harmful).
Is “adverse” an ISEE Upper-level word?
Yes. adverse appears on the iSEE Vocab Upper list, which covers 804 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
How can I remember “adverse”?
ad-(towards)+vers(turn)→turn towards an unfavorable direction
