Severely Meaning: Definition, Examples, and Translations
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severely
se-vere-ly
Definitions
adverb
To a great degree; extremely
Synonyms
extremely, intensely, seriously.
Examples of usage
- He was severely injured in the accident.
- The drought severely impacted the crops.
- The storm severely damaged the infrastructure.
adverb
In a very strict or harsh manner
Examples of usage
- The teacher reprimanded the student severely.
- The judge sentenced the criminal severely.
- The company treated its employees severely.
Translations
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Quick facts about “severely”
Severely is a 3-syllable adverb (se-vere-ly). It is pronounced /səˈvɪɹɫi/ in American English and /sɪvˈiəli/ in British English. On finesentence.com it has 2 meanings, 3 synonyms, and translations into 21 languages. It ranks #4,434 among the most common English words.
Origin of 'severely'
The word 'severely' originated from the Middle English word 'severeli', which came from the Old French word 'severement'. It is derived from the Latin word 'severus' meaning 'serious' or 'strict'. Over time, the meaning of 'severely' has evolved to convey intensity, strictness, or seriousness in various contexts.
See also: severity.
Rhymes
Severely rhymes with nearly, clearly, merely, yearly, sincerely, dearly, cavalierly and austerely.