CEFR B2

drastic

adjective

Meaning

A sudden, powerful, and often severe change or action, especially one taken to solve a problem.

Examples

The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy.
After failing the exam, she made a drastic change to her study habits, spending hours more each day.

Synonyms: extreme, severe, radical, sweeping, incisive

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drastic (B2)

adjective

Pronunciation: /ˈdræstɪk/

Definition

A sudden, powerful, and often severe change or action, especially one taken to solve a problem.

Examples

The company had to take drastic measures to cut costs and avoid bankruptcy.
After failing the exam, she made a drastic change to her study habits, spending hours more each day.
Implementing a drastic new policy, the government hoped to reduce pollution significantly.

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