severely
/sɪˈvɪərli/
se · vere · ly
sɪ · ˈvɪər · li
English Definition
adv. in a very bad or serious way
Significado en Español
gravemente, severamente
Nghĩa Tiếng Việt
một cách nghiêm trọng, khắc nghiệt
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Example Sentence
He was severely injured in the crash.
他在这次事故中受了重伤。
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Practice — Synonym (ISEE Verbal)
Choose the best synonym for the word “severely”:
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A
gently
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B
harshly
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C
leniently
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D
mildly
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B — harshly.
“severely” means adv. in a very bad or serious way
Practice — Sentence Completion (ISEE Verbal)
The old wooden bridge was ______ damaged by the powerful spring flood.
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A
barely
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B
slightly
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C
severely
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D
mildly
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C — severely.
“severely” means adv. in a very bad or serious way
Common questions about “severely”
What does “severely” mean?
severely — adv. in a very bad or serious way. In Chinese: 严重地，严厉地.
How do you pronounce “severely”?
severely is pronounced /sɪˈvɪərli/. It breaks into 3 syllables: se · vere · ly.
How do you use “severely” in a sentence?
He was severely injured in the crash. (他在这次事故中受了重伤。)
What are synonyms for “severely”?
seriously, harshly, extremely — all close in meaning to severely (adv. in a very bad or serious way).
Is “severely” an ISEE Basic-level word?
Yes. severely appears on the iSEE Vocab Basic list, which covers nearly 2,500 words for the ISEE and SSAT.
