How To Spell severe?
How to Pronounce severe?
Correct pronunciation for the word "severe" is [sɪvˈi͡ə], [sɪvˈiə], [s_ɪ_v_ˈiə].
Definition of severe
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Rigid; harsh; not mild or indulgent; rigorous; very strict; often, over-strict; grave; rigidly exact; sharp; biting; concise; critical.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Severe?
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What is the adverb for severe?
The adverb form of "severe" is "severely".
What is the adjective for severe?
The adjective form of the word "severe" is "severe".
Usage over time for severe:
This graph shows how "severe" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of severe?
The plural form of the word "severe" is "severes".
What is the singular form of severe?
The singular form of the word "severe" is "severity"
Synonyms for Severe:
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adj.
• cold • ascetic • austere • severe- astringent ,
- critical ,
- forbidding ,
- bleak ,
- despotic ,
- blunt ,
- brisk ,
- hidebound ,
- inflexible ,
- abrupt ,
- cool ,
- flinty ,
- cutting ,
- dry ,
- intemperate ,
- brusque ,
- fundamental ,
- hefty ,
- frosty ,
- hard ,
- dour ,
- crisp ,
- censorious ,
- acerbic ,
- chilly ,
- imperial ,
- drastic ,
- firm ,
- curt ,
- gruff ,
- inexorable ,
- implacable ,
- disapproving ,
- icy ,
- domineering ,
- heavy ,
- dangerous ,
- basic ,
- dear ,
- hard-nosed ,
- acrimonious ,
- consequential ,
- intolerant .
- discriminating ,
- finicky ,
- choosy ,
- discerning ,
- fussy ,
- fastidious ,
- accurate ,
- hypercritical ,
- flawless ,
- epicurean ,
- delicate ,
- demanding ,
- conscientious ,
- dainty ,
- diligent .
- crushing ,
- inflaming ,
- horrendous ,
- chafing ,
- grueling ,
- annoying ,
- bitter ,
- cruel ,
- aching ,
- bothersome ,
- harrowing ,
- agonizing ,
- aggravating ,
- hurtful ,
- distressful ,
- biting ,
- insufferable ,
- disagreeable .
- difficult ,
- complicated ,
- immense ,
- contrary ,
- grinding ,
- cantankerous ,
- burdensome ,
- complex ,
- formidable ,
- adverse ,
- cumbersome .
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n.
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- hideous .
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- distressing ,
- anxious ,
- alarming .
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- help .
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- effortful .
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- comfort .
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adv.
• lowly
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