severe

adjective/sɪˈvɪə/CEFR B2

তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর

Meaning

Very bad or serious, or very strict.

Example sentences

He has a severe headache.তার তীব্র মাথাব্যথা।
The punishment was severe.শাস্তিটি ছিল কঠোর।

Synonyms & antonyms

Synonyms: acute, harsh

Antonyms: mild

Similar words, and what each means

acute
তীব্র, প্রকট, প্রকট ও আকস্মিক (রোগ)
Describing an illness that begins suddenly and is severe but short.
harsh
কঠোর, রূঢ়; কর্কশ
Severe and unkind, or unpleasantly rough to the senses.

Other English words for “তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর”

acute
Describing an illness that begins suddenly and is severe but short.
burning
On fire, or extremely strong and urgent.
intense
Very great in strength, degree or feeling.
fierce
Violent and frightening, or very strong.
violent
Using or involving force meant to hurt, or very strong and sudden.
strict
Demanding that rules be obeyed carefully.

Opposite words

mild
মৃদু, নাতিশীতোষ্ণ, হালকা (ঝালহীন)
Not strong, harsh, or extreme; gentle.

“severe” elsewhere on EnglishBD

I have a bad / severe pain in my leg.
English Vocabulary for the Hospital →
The effect on health is severe and slow.
Food Adulteration →
The symptoms begin suddenly: high fever, severe headache, pain behind the eyes, aching joints and muscles, nausea and a rash.
Dengue Fever →

Where this word is used

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“severe” — এর বাংলা অর্থ কোনটি?
- • মনোরম, চমৎকার
- • তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর
- • উদার; মুক্তমনা
- • হইচইপূর্ণ ও উচ্ছৃঙ্খল
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তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর — severe (adjective) — তীব্র, প্রচণ্ড; কঠোর. Very bad or serious, or very strict.
Which word is closest in meaning to “severe”?
- • acute
- • caring
- • colossal
- • mournful
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acute — acute — তীব্র, প্রকট, প্রকট ও আকস্মিক (রোগ). Describing an illness that begins suddenly and is severe but short.

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