severely
gb/sɪvˈɪɹli/ us/sɪvˈɪɹli/
B1
Angličtina
~ 5000
súlyosan, komolyan, élesen, szigorúan, keményen
B1
1
Vzorec užití:
[someone] severely [verb] [something]
The building was severely damaged by the fire.
A tűz súlyosan megrongálta az épületet.
She was severely criticized for her handling of the project.
Élesen bírálták amiatt, ahogyan a projektet kezelte.
The country has been severely affected by the economic crisis.
He was severely punished for breaking the law.
The storm severely disrupted travel plans.
Učební příklady
The car was severely damaged in the accident.
Az autó súlyosan megrongálódott a balesetben.
He was severely hurt during the game.
Súlyosan megsérült a meccs közben.
We were severely late because of traffic.
The shop was severely affected by the storm.
She was severely punished for cheating.
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse 'severely' with 'seriously' or 'badly'. While they overlap, 'severely' often sounds slightly more formal and emphasizes the extreme degree.
Význam
To a very great degree
Kolokace
severely injured
|severely damaged
|severely limited
|severely punished
|severely affected
Synonyma
extremely (More general and slightly less formal; can be used in a wider range of contexts.)
|
seriously (Often used when talking about bad or harmful effects, similar in tone.)
Antonyma
mildly (Indicates a small or gentle degree, the opposite of extreme.)
|
slightly (Refers to a small amount or low intensity.)
Témata
intensity
|evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
Definice
Very much; in a way that is serious or extreme.
To an extreme or serious extent.
B2
2
Vzorec užití:
[someone] severely [verb] [someone]
The teacher spoke severely to the students who were cheating.
A tanár szigorúan rászólt a puskázó diákokra.
He was severely reprimanded for his misconduct.
Szigorúan megfeddték a helytelen viselkedése miatt.
They were severely disciplined for breaking the rules.
She looked at him severely before answering.
The coach treated the players severely during training.
Učební příklady
The boss spoke severely to the worker.
A főnök szigorúan beszélt az alkalmazottal.
The teacher punished the students severely.
A tanár szigorúan megbüntette a diákokat.
He was severely told to stop talking.
She looked at me severely when I was late.
The guard treated us severely at the gate.
Častá chyba:
Learners may confuse this with 'seriously' meaning 'a lot'. In this sense, it refers to manner, not degree of damage or effect.
Význam
In a strict or harsh way
Kolokace
severely reprimanded
|severely disciplined
|severely warned
Synonyma
harshly (Emphasizes cruelty or unkindness in treatment.)
|
sternly (Implies seriousness and strictness, often without cruelty.)
Antonyma
leniently (Describes being gentle or not strict when strictness is expected.)
|
kindly (Indicates gentle, compassionate treatment.)
Témata
behavior
|discipline
|core_vocabulary
Definice
In a way that is very strict or not kind.
In a way that is very strict, harsh, or demanding.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
severely
IPA
GB/sɪvˈɪɹli/
US/sɪvˈɪɹli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
severely (1 slabika)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: severely
- Plural: severelies
Příbuzná slova
Výrazy
severely criticized
1/sɪvˈɪɹli kɹˈɪtɪsˌaɪzd/
fixed phrase
Strongly disapproved of in speech or writing
Said many bad things about someone or something in a strong way.
Příklady
- The government was severely criticized for its slow response.
- She was severely criticized by her peers.
severely damaged
1/sɪvˈɪɹli dˈæmɪd͡ʒd/
fixed phrase
Harmed or broken badly
Broken or harmed very badly.
Příklady
- The roof was severely damaged by the storm.
- Her reputation was severely damaged after the scandal.
severely injured
1/sɪvˈɪɹli ˈɪnd͡ʒɚd/
fixed phrase
Badly hurt physically
Hurt very badly in the body.
Příklady
- Two passengers were severely injured in the crash.
- He was severely injured during the match.
severely limited
1/sɪvˈɪɹli lˈɪmɪtɪd/
fixed phrase
Greatly restricted or reduced
Not having much of something; not able to do much because of limits.
Příklady
- Our budget is severely limited this year.
- His ability to walk is severely limited after the accident.
severely punished
1/sɪvˈɪɹli pˈʌnɪʃt/
fixed phrase
Made to suffer serious consequences
Given a very strong punishment for doing something wrong.
Příklady
- Students who cheat will be severely punished.
- The company was severely punished for breaking safety laws.