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IELTS word

severe

/səˈvɪr/adjective

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English definition

very serious or intense

Common phrases / collocations

  1. severe storm
  2. severe damage
  3. severe pain

Example sentences

  1. 1.

    The severe storm damaged several roofs.

  2. 2.

    The region faced a severe drought.

  3. 3.

    She suffered severe injuries.

Visual learning

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A powerful storm bends trees and damages roofs along a village street.
very serious or intense
1storm is intense
2roofs are damaged
storm is intense→roofs are damaged