"severe" meaning in English

See severe in All languages combined, or Wiktionary

Adjective

IPA: /sɪˈvɪə/ [UK] Audio: en-us-severe.ogg [US] Forms: severe [positive], severer [comparative], severest [superlative]
Head templates: {{adj|severe|severer|severest}} [POS TABLE]
  1. Something that is severe is very bad.
    Sense id: simple-severe-en-adj-1XItBPSB
  2. Someone who is severe gets angry easily or frequently punishes people; they are harsh or strict.
    Sense id: simple-severe-en-adj-EsjiskJt
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          "text": "He has a severe wound from dropping a big knife on his foot."
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          "text": "The teacher had a severe way of making the learners sit still."
        }
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    },
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        "comparative"
      ]
    },
    {
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        "superlative"
      ]
    }
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        {
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        }
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