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The storm made a terrible noise.
What does Terrible mean?
very bad or unpleasant.
Dictionary definition
Terrible describes something very bad, unpleasant, upsetting, or of poor quality.
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A terrible mistake on the sign changed the meaning of the message.
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The review explained why the plan had terrible risks even though the goal was helpful.
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What does terrible mean?
Terrible describes something very bad, unpleasant, or low in quality.
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Which word or phrase is closest in meaning to terrible?
Awful is close because it also means very bad or unpleasant.
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Excellent contrasts with terrible because it means very good.
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Terrible
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tair · uh · bul · strongest beat: tair
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WordTerrible.
Partadjective.
MeaningTerrible means very bad or unpleasant.
ExampleExample: The storm made a terrible noise.
Word breakdown
3 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- tair · uh · bul
- Strongest beat
- tair
- Ending
- bul
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tair.
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Base word
terrible
adjective
terrible
Very bad or unpleasant.
adverb
terribly
In a very bad way or to a great degree.
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