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Extreme

adjective

very strong or very large in degree.

7 letters 2 syllables

What does Extreme mean?

very strong or very large in degree.

Dictionary definition

very great in degree, far from ordinary.

Example sentences

Extreme in a sentence

easy

The class used extreme to describe the result in simple words.

medium

In reading, we compared two passages and discussed why one description seemed more extreme.

hard

During group work, students explained how extreme changed the meaning and evaluation of the information.

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Extreme

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Synonyms

Words like Extreme

similar wordClose in meaning, but usage can depend on context.
related termUsed in similar descriptions with small differences.
Antonyms

Opposite words

opposite qualityA useful contrast in descriptive meaning.
different conditionShows a contrasting state or level.
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Word family

Extreme word family

Base word

extreme

adjective

extreme

Base form.

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