severe
/sɪˈvɪər/
se · vere
sɪ · ˈvɪər
English Definition
adj. very bad or serious
Significado en Español
grave, severo
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
nghiêm trọng, khắc nghiệt
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Example Sentence
The storm caused severe damage.
这场暴风雨造成了严重的损失。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Select the best synonym for the word “severe”:
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A
harsh
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B
mild
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C
gentle
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D
lenient
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A — harsh.
“severe” means adj. very bad or serious
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The ______ winter storm dropped three whole feet of snow overnight.
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A
mild
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B
severe
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C
gentle
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D
light
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B — severe.
“severe” means adj. very bad or serious
Common questions about “severe”
What does “severe” mean?
severe — adj. very bad or serious. In Chinese: 严重的，严厉的.
How do you pronounce “severe”?
severe is pronounced /sɪˈvɪər/. It breaks into 2 syllables: se · vere.
How do you use “severe” in a sentence?
The storm caused severe damage. (这场暴风雨造成了严重的损失。)
What are synonyms for “severe”?
serious, harsh, extreme — all close in meaning to severe (adj. very bad or serious).
Is “severe” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. severe appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers 2445 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
