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🇰🇷Korean Source WordCode: KO

심각하게

Pronunciation / Transliteration: simgakhage

🇬🇧 Direct English Meaning:
Severely/sɪˈvɪər.li/
adverbCEFR B2 (Upper)Top #2450 frequency
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🇰🇷 Example Sentence in Korean:

"그 지역은 지진으로 심각하게 파괴되었다."

Comprehensive Definitions & Senses

2 senses
As adverb
  1. 1

    In a very strict, harsh, or serious manner.

    "The employee was severely reprimanded for violating company policy."
  2. 2

    To a great or intense degree, often denoting damage, injury, or difficulty.

    "The historic building was severely damaged in the earthquake."

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Antonyms & Contrasting Words (1)

Linguistic Origin & Historical Etymology

Derived from the adjective 'severe', stemming from the Latin 'severus' meaning strict, grave, or serious. It entered Middle English via Old French in the late 14th century, eventually acquiring the adverbial suffix '-ly' to denote manner or degree.

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