CEFR B2

severity

noun

Meaning

The state or condition of being severe; seriousness.

Examples

The severity of the storm caused widespread power outages.
We were shocked by the severity of his illness.

Synonyms: seriousness, gravity, intensity, acuteness

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severity (B2)

noun

Pronunciation: /səˈverəti/

Definition

The state or condition of being severe; seriousness.

Examples

The severity of the storm caused widespread power outages.
We were shocked by the severity of his illness.
The judge considered the severity of the crime when deciding on the sentence.

How to Use severity

severity of (prepositional phrase): Used to specify what is being described as severe. — "We underestimated the severity of the situation."

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