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| se·vere [ sə vr ] |
adjective |
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1. harsh: very harsh or strict
  a severe punishment
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2. dangerous: extremely bad or dangerous
severe injuries
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3. stern: looking stern or serious
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4. extremely unpleasant: causing great discomfort by being extreme
a severe frost
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5. difficult: difficult to do or endure
severe hardship
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6. exacting: having standards or other criteria that are difficult to meet
a severe test
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7. plain: plain or austere in style, with little or no decoration
severe clothing
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| [Mid-16th century. < Latin severus "serious"] |
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| se·vere·ly adverb |
| se·vere·ness noun |
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