severe

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NGSL Rank: 1944
severe
sɪˈvɪə Listen
Meanings
adjective
  • (of something bad or undesirable) very great; intense.
    E.g. a severe shortage of technicians
  • (of punishment of a person) strict or harsh.
    E.g. the charges would have warranted a severe sentence
  • very plain in style or appearance.
    E.g. she wore another severe suit, grey this time

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