severe
gb/sɪvˈɪɹ/ us/sɪvˈɪɹ/
B1
Kiingereza
~ 2000
Maana
maana 0
adjective
B1
property
1
Very serious or intense
Very serious or very strong in a way that can cause problems or harm.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] is severe
Kosa la kawaida:
Learners sometimes confuse 'severe' with 'several' because they look similar, but 'several' means 'more than two' and is unrelated in meaning.
Visawe
serious (Slightly less intense in tone; can be used for more general situations.)
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extreme (Focuses on the highest possible degree, not just seriousness.)
Vinyume
mild (Describes something that is not strong or serious in effect.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
severe pain
|severe weather
|severe damage
|severe punishment
|severe shortage
Mada
emotions
|health
|weather
|danger
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The region experienced severe flooding after the storm.
- She was taken to the hospital with severe chest pain.
- The company is facing severe financial difficulties.
- Severe weather warnings were issued for the entire coast.
- The accident caused severe damage to the bridge.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The storm brought severe rain.
- He has severe back pain.
- We are in severe danger.
- Severe cold can be dangerous.
- She got a severe injury.
adjective
B2
property
2
Strict or harsh
Very strict and not allowing much freedom or softness.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[someone/something] is severe with [someone/something]
Kosa la kawaida:
Some learners overuse 'severe' for people when 'strict' is more common in everyday conversation.
Visawe
strict (Common everyday term; less formal and slightly less harsh.)
|
harsh (Implies cruelty or unnecessary severity.)
Vinyume
lenient (Allows more freedom and is less strict.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
severe teacher
|severe punishment
|severe rules
Mada
education
|work
|law
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The judge gave a severe sentence to the criminal.
- Her parents were severe with her about her grades.
- The school has severe rules regarding attendance.
- He is known for his severe leadership style.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- My teacher is very severe.
- The law is severe here.
- Her father is severe with her.
- The rules are severe in this school.
adjective
C1
property
3
Plain or austere in style
Plain and simple without decoration or comfort.
Muundo wa matumizi:
[something] has a severe appearance/style/look
Visawe
austere (More formal; often used for moral or lifestyle simplicity.)
|
stark (Emphasizes emptiness or harsh simplicity.)
Vinyume
ornate (Richly decorated and detailed.)
Miunganiko ya maneno
severe style
|severe dress
|severe design
Mada
design
|fashion
|arts_entertainment
|core_vocabulary
Mifano
- The room had a severe design with bare walls and no furniture.
- She wore a severe black dress to the meeting.
- His office is decorated in a severe modern style.
Mifano kwa wanafunzi
- The house has a severe look.
- She wears a severe dress.
- The room is severe and empty.
- His style is severe.
Sarufi
Umbo la kamusi
severe
IPA
GB/sɪvˈɪɹ/
US/sɪvˈɪɹ/
Silabi na mkazo
severe (silabi 1)
Maumbo ya neno
Adjective
- Base: severe
- Comparative: severer
- Superlative: severest
Familia ya neno
Semi
in severe pain
1/ˈɪn sɪvˈɪɹ pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
Suffering from strong pain
Having very strong pain in the body.
Mifano
- He was in severe pain after the accident.
- She woke up in severe pain and called the doctor.
severe case of [illness/problem]
1/sɪvˈɪɹ kˈeɪs əv ɪlnəsəpɹˈɑbəlm/
fixed phrase
Very serious example of something bad
A very bad example of an illness or problem.
Mifano
- The patient has a severe case of pneumonia.
- It's a severe case of food poisoning.
severe weather warning
1/sɪvˈɪɹ wˈɛðɚ wˈɔɹnɪŋ/
fixed phrase
Official alert for dangerous weather
A message from authorities that bad weather could be dangerous.
Mifano
- A severe weather warning has been issued for the coastal areas.
- We stayed inside after hearing the severe weather warning on the radio.