CEFR B1

severely

adverb

Meaning

In a way that is extreme, serious, or harsh.

Examples

The company was severely affected by the economic downturn.
He was severely injured in the car accident.

Synonyms: greatly, extremely, drastically, critically

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severely (B1)

adverb

Pronunciation: /sɪˈvɪərli/

Definition

In a way that is extreme, serious, or harsh.

Examples

The company was severely affected by the economic downturn.
He was severely injured in the car accident.
The new law will severely limit the powers of the government.

Synonyms of severely

Words with a similar meaning to severely:

greatly
extremely
drastically
critically

Antonyms of severely

Words with the opposite meaning to severely:

mildly
slightly

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