# severely

**Pronunciation:** /sɪˈvɪərli/ · suh-VEER-lee

**CEFR level:** B1

**Part of speech:** 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.
- The new law will severely limit the powers of the government.

## Synonyms

- greatly — To a large extent.
- extremely — To a very great degree.
- drastically — In a way that is sudden and extreme.
- critically — In a way that is extremely serious or dangerous.

## Antonyms

- mildly — In a way that is not serious or extreme.
- slightly — To a small degree.

## Collocations

- severely damaged — The storm left the coastal towns severely damaged.
- severely injured — The pilot was severely injured but managed to survive.
- severely limited — Access to the area is severely limited due to ongoing construction.
- severely affected — Many families were severely affected by the recent floods.

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