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IELTS word

adverse

/ˈædvərs/adjective

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English definition

harmful or unfavourable

Common phrases / collocations

  1. adverse effects
  2. adverse conditions
  3. adverse reaction

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The crops faced adverse weather conditions.

  2. 2.

    The drug caused no adverse effects.

  3. 3.

    Small firms struggled in the adverse economy.

Visual learning

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Farmers protect young crops during hail and strong wind.
harmful or unfavourable
1hail and wind
2difficult conditions
severe weather→crops at risk