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severe

severe

Meaning of severe

English

very bad and dangerous, of weather such as storms

中文

程度很深、情况很坏的

severe

Pronunciation

British English
/sɪˈvɪə/
American English
/səˈvɪr/

severe with Chinese translation

severe usage examples

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

He has a severe cold.

他得了严重的感冒。

🇬🇧English→🇨🇳Chinese

This earthquake caused severe damage.

这次地震造成了严重的破坏。

severe synonyms

Related word breakdowns

What's the difference between severe, heavy, strong, powerful, intense, harsh, violent, and serious

🇬🇧English

Used with rain or snow: heavy rain.

B1very often

ENHeavy snowfall closed the roads.

🇬🇧English

Used for wind: strong wind; not with rain.

B1very often

ENThe strong winds knocked down trees.

🇬🇧English

Powerful storm or hurricane; stresses force.

B1often

ENA powerful gust broke the window.

🇬🇧English

Intense heat or storm; stresses strength.

B2often

ENWe experienced intense rainfall overnight.

H
🇬🇧English
harsh

Harsh winter or conditions; stresses unpleasantness.

B2often

ENThe region has a harsh winter climate.

🇬🇧English

Extreme weather; stresses unusual degree.

B2often

ENExtreme temperatures are expected this week.

Advanced: broader words

V
🇬🇧English
violent

Violent storm; stresses destructive force.

often

ENA violent storm tore the roof off the barn.

🇬🇧English

Serious flooding or damage; less about weather itself.

B1very often

ENHe suffered a serious head injury.

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severe belongs to the topic "Natural Phenomena →". Start with a short set of 1 word so the word is easier to remember in context.

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What does severe mean?

very bad and dangerous, of weather such as storms

How do you pronounce severe?

severe is pronounced [sɪˈvɪə].

How is severe used in a sentence?

他得了严重的感冒。 Translation: He has a severe cold.

Is severe part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?

Yes, severe can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

Is severe part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?

Yes, severe can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.

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