severely
gb/sɪvˈɪɹli/ us/sɪvˈɪɹli/
B1
אנגלית
~ 5000
משמעויות
0 משמעויות
adverb
B1
property
1
To a very great degree
Very much; in a way that is serious or extreme.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] severely [verb] [something]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners sometimes confuse 'severely' with 'seriously' or 'badly'. While they overlap, 'severely' often sounds slightly more formal and emphasizes the extreme degree.
מילים נרדפות
extremely (More general and slightly less formal; can be used in a wider range of contexts.)
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seriously (Often used when talking about bad or harmful effects, similar in tone.)
הפכים
mildly (Indicates a small or gentle degree, the opposite of extreme.)
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slightly (Refers to a small amount or low intensity.)
צירופים
severely injured
|severely damaged
|severely limited
|severely punished
|severely affected
נושאים
intensity
|evaluation
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The building was severely damaged by the fire.
- She was severely criticized for her handling of the project.
- The country has been severely affected by the economic crisis.
- He was severely punished for breaking the law.
- The storm severely disrupted travel plans.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The car was severely damaged in the accident.
- He was severely hurt during the game.
- We were severely late because of traffic.
- The shop was severely affected by the storm.
- She was severely punished for cheating.
adverb
B2
property
2
In a strict or harsh way
In a way that is very strict or not kind.
תבנית שימוש:
[someone] severely [verb] [someone]
טעות נפוצה:
Learners may confuse this with 'seriously' meaning 'a lot'. In this sense, it refers to manner, not degree of damage or effect.
מילים נרדפות
harshly (Emphasizes cruelty or unkindness in treatment.)
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sternly (Implies seriousness and strictness, often without cruelty.)
הפכים
leniently (Describes being gentle or not strict when strictness is expected.)
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kindly (Indicates gentle, compassionate treatment.)
צירופים
severely reprimanded
|severely disciplined
|severely warned
נושאים
behavior
|discipline
|core_vocabulary
דוגמאות
- The teacher spoke severely to the students who were cheating.
- He was severely reprimanded for his misconduct.
- They were severely disciplined for breaking the rules.
- She looked at him severely before answering.
- The coach treated the players severely during training.
דוגמאות ללומדים
- The boss spoke severely to the worker.
- The teacher punished the students severely.
- He was severely told to stop talking.
- She looked at me severely when I was late.
- The guard treated us severely at the gate.
דקדוק
ביטויים
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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- 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.
דוגמאות
- Students who cheat will be severely punished.
- The company was severely punished for breaking safety laws.