Extreme - translation, pronunciation and examples
extreme
very severe
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When to use extreme
Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.
Туристы столкнулись с экстремальным холодом на горном хребте.
extreme usage examples
Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.
Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.
Туристы столкнулись с экстремальным холодом на горном хребте.
The hikers faced extreme cold on the mountain ridge.
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Direct term for the highest degree or far end of a scale; neutral about cause or valence
Focuses on strength, concentration, or depth of feeling/force rather than being at the far extreme
Stresses seriousness, harm or intensity of negative effects rather than just extremeness of degree
Emphasizes risk, hazard or potential to cause harm rather than degree of extremeness
Implies forceful, sudden or extreme measures/changes, often deliberate and impactful
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What's the difference between extreme / intense / severe / dangerous / drastic / acute
Direct term for the highest degree or far end of a scale; neutral about cause or valence
The region experienced extreme weather last week.
В регионе на прошлой неделе была экстремальная погода.
Focuses on strength, concentration, or depth of feeling/force rather than being at the far extreme
There was an intense storm overnight.
Ночью была сильная/интенсивная буря.
Stresses seriousness, harm or intensity of negative effects rather than just extremeness of degree
The town suffered severe flooding after the storm.
Город пострадал от серьёзного наводнения после шторма.
Emphasizes risk, hazard or potential to cause harm rather than degree of extremeness
Rising floodwaters made the roads dangerous.
Поднимающаяся вода сделала дороги опасными.
Implies forceful, sudden or extreme measures/changes, often deliberate and impactful
They took drastic steps to reduce costs.
Они предприняли радикальные/решительные меры для сокращения расходов.
Refers to sharp, severe, often short-term conditions (medical, crises) or heightened perception
The patient is suffering from acute pain.
Пациент испытывает острую боль.
Conveys unpleasant severity, roughness or strictness; often carries a negative moral judgement
The prisoners complained about the harsh conditions.
Заключённые жаловались на суровые условия.
Describes aggressive, violent or energetic force or competition; often animate or active
They faced fierce opposition to the plan.
Они столкнулись с яростным сопротивлением плану.
Highlights going beyond a reasonable or acceptable limit (too much) rather than simply extreme position on a scale
The fine was criticized as excessive.
Штраф был раскритикован как чрезмерный.
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How to pronounce extreme and what this word means
extreme translation: экстремальный. This page includes translation, pronunciation, transcription, audio, usage examples and related words.
how to pronounce extreme
/ɪkˈstriːm/
extreme translation
экстремальный
extreme examples
Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter.
extreme transcription
/ɪkˈstriːm/, /ɪkˈstriːm/
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Questions about this word
extreme meaning: what does it mean?
very severe
extreme pronunciation: how do you pronounce it?
extreme is pronounced as /ɪkˈstriːm/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.
extreme definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?
Scientists warned about extreme weather this winter. Translation: Учёные предупредили об экстремальной погоде этой зимой.
Is extreme part of Natural Phenomena vocabulary?
Yes, extreme (экстремальный) can be learned in the Natural Phenomena topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
Is extreme part of Weather and Seasons vocabulary?
Yes, extreme (экстремальный) can be learned in the Weather and Seasons topic. This semantic link helps build related word lists and topic-based practice.
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