Severe: meaning, definitions and examples
๐ฉ๏ธ
severe
[ sษหvษชษr ]
weather
very great; intense. Used to describe extreme weather conditions such as storms, heat, or cold.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The severe storm caused widespread damage to the area.
- The severe heatwave led to water shortages in the region.
punishment
strict or harsh in nature. Used to describe punishment or consequences that are severe.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The judge imposed a severe penalty on the defendant.
- The school has a policy of severe consequences for cheating.
illness
very serious or dangerous. Used to describe a medical condition that poses a significant threat to health.
Synonyms
Examples of usage
- The patient was in a severe condition and required immediate treatment.
- The disease can lead to severe complications if not treated promptly.
Translations
Translations of the word "severe" in other languages:
๐ต๐น severo
๐ฎ๐ณ เคเคเคญเฅเคฐ
๐ฉ๐ช schwer
๐ฎ๐ฉ parah
๐บ๐ฆ ััะฒะพัะธะน
๐ต๐ฑ ciฤลผki
๐ฏ๐ต ๆทฑๅปใช (shinkokuna)
๐ซ๐ท sรฉvรจre
๐ช๐ธ severo
๐น๐ท ลiddetli
๐ฐ๐ท ์ฌ๊ฐํ (sim-gakhan)
๐ธ๐ฆ ุดุฏูุฏ
๐จ๐ฟ vรกลพnรฝ
๐ธ๐ฐ vรกลพny
๐จ๐ณ ไธฅ้็ (yรกnzhรฒng de)
๐ธ๐ฎ hud
๐ฎ๐ธ alvarlegur
๐ฐ๐ฟ ะฐััั
๐ฌ๐ช แแซแแแ
๐ฆ๐ฟ aฤฤฑr
๐ฒ๐ฝ severo
Word origin
The word 'severe' originated from the Latin word 'severus', meaning serious or strict. Over time, it evolved to encompass the meanings of extreme, intense, and strict. The adjective 'severe' has been used in English since the late 16th century to describe things that are intense, harsh, or strict.