Extreme
adjective
Very strong or severe in a negative way, such as weather, situation, or condition.
They are in extreme danger.
Often appears as...
- extreme weather
- extreme conditions
adjective
Being at the highest level or degree.
The decision will be made at the extreme level.
Often appears as...
- extreme level
- extreme pain
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Formal
adjective
Furthest from the center or a given point.
He lives at the extreme end of the town.
Often appears as...
- extreme end
- extreme point
noun
The most serious or highest degree of something.
We must be prepared for the extreme of weather.
Often appears as...
- to the extreme
- in the extreme
adjective
Unusual and not normal, often in a way that is uncomfortable.
His extreme obsession with cleanliness annoys everyone.
Often appears as...
- extreme obsession
- extreme behavior
adjective
Very strong or severe in a negative way, such as weather, situation, or condition.
They are in extreme danger.
Often appears as...
- extreme weather
- extreme conditions
adjective
Being at the highest level or degree.
The decision will be made at the extreme level.
Often appears as...
- extreme level
- extreme pain
Usage tips
Formal
adjective
Furthest from the center or a given point.
He lives at the extreme end of the town.
Often appears as...
- extreme end
- extreme point
noun
The most serious or highest degree of something.
We must be prepared for the extreme of weather.
Often appears as...
- to the extreme
- in the extreme
adjective
Unusual and not normal, often in a way that is uncomfortable.
His extreme obsession with cleanliness annoys everyone.
Often appears as...
- extreme obsession
- extreme behavior
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Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotations
Often used to describe unfavorable situations that need immediate attention or action.
They called for extreme measures to solve the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Severity
Use 'extreme' to emphasize the severity of a situation, beyond the ordinary.
The extreme heat wave caused widespread power outages.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotations
Often used to describe unfavorable situations that need immediate attention or action.
They called for extreme measures to solve the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Severity
Use 'extreme' to emphasize the severity of a situation, beyond the ordinary.
The extreme heat wave caused widespread power outages.
Pro Tip 1/2Negative Connotations
Often used to describe unfavorable situations that need immediate attention or action.
They called for extreme measures to solve the crisis.
Pro Tip 2/2Emphasizing Severity
Use 'extreme' to emphasize the severity of a situation, beyond the ordinary.
The extreme heat wave caused widespread power outages.
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What does an alien look...
there be life on Mars today it is incredibly hard for us to imagine what life might have existed on a water rich Mars especially considering that surface conditions there today don't really seem to appear to be able to support life and this is because Mars is a very extreme
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Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated. -Pet him. -Pat him?
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The five major world...
that looking for answers at the extremes was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving
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What happens when our...
Let's ask ourselves, what is the cause of this current anomaly? Some people would say it's technology. Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause,
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What would happen if you...
vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water.
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The benefits of good...
and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important.
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What is depression? -...
In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain, is also very helpful. Other promising treatments, like transcranial magnetic stimulation, are being investigated, too.
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The psychology of...
Psychologists recognize two forms of narcissism as a personality grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. There's also narcissistic personality disorder, a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly.
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Extremophiles 101 PIPE...
and radioactivity. These harsh environments don't seem hospitable for life but some organisms not only survive but thrive under such extreme conditions. The name extremophile means extreme lover.
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What is bipolar...
What is bipolar disorder? The word bipolar means two extremes. For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world,
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What does an alien look...
there be life on Mars today it is incredibly hard for us to imagine what life might have existed on a water rich Mars especially considering that surface conditions there today don't really seem to appear to be able to support life and this is because Mars is a very extreme
Video examples
Attacked by a Lion? PIPE...
-He looks more relaxed than I feel anyway. -Napoli. For nature's extreme fighters, intimidation is just as important as actual fighting. It's better to scare off a rival than risk death in battle, and believe me, I was definitely feeling intimidated. -Pet him. -Pat him?
Video examples
The five major world...
that looking for answers at the extremes was a mistake. The middle way between luxury and poverty seemed wisest. And while meditating under a bodhi tree, the rest of the answer came to him. All of life abounds with suffering. It's caused by selfish craving
Video examples
What happens when our...
Let's ask ourselves, what is the cause of this current anomaly? Some people would say it's technology. Now it's true, technology has accumulated through human history, and right now, technology advances extremely rapidly -- that is the proximate cause,
Video examples
What would happen if you...
vomiting, and, in rare instances, seizures or death. But that's a pretty extreme situation. On a normal, day-to-day basis, maintaining a well-hydrated system is easy to manage for those of us fortunate enough to have access to clean drinking water.
Video examples
The benefits of good...
and with a pillow between your legs. Wear shoes with low heels and good arch support, and use a headset for phone calls. It's also not enough to just have good posture. Keeping your muscles and joints moving is extremely important.
Video examples
What is depression? -...
In extreme cases, electroconvulsive therapy, which is like a controlled seizure in the patient's brain, is also very helpful. Other promising treatments, like transcranial magnetic stimulation, are being investigated, too.
Video examples
The psychology of...
Psychologists recognize two forms of narcissism as a personality grandiose and vulnerable narcissism. There's also narcissistic personality disorder, a more extreme form, which we'll return to shortly.
Video examples
Extremophiles 101 PIPE...
and radioactivity. These harsh environments don't seem hospitable for life but some organisms not only survive but thrive under such extreme conditions. The name extremophile means extreme lover.
Video examples
What is bipolar...
What is bipolar disorder? The word bipolar means two extremes. For the many millions experiencing bipolar disorder around the world,
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Kanye West
American Rapper
In today's world, having money has allowed people who are extremely uncool to think that they're cool and carry it like that. People who really are cool and people who really are artists and have ideas have to literally turn in their cool card to society just to make it past the age of 28.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
There are websites that any government wants to block. The truth about the Internet is that it's extremely hard to block anything - extremely hard. You'll never get perfect blocking.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
The relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.
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Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
I'm extremely proud to have represented my country. It's truly an honour.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
The extreme limit of wisdom, that's what the public calls madness.
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Josephine de La Baume
French Actress
You can really only enjoy life when you're extremely busy.
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Yu Darvish
Japanese Baseball Player
In life, I think huge failures are extremely important.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
It is extremely important to me to write for children.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
French Athlete
It is extremely important to play for your country.
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Kanye West
American Rapper
In today's world, having money has allowed people who are extremely uncool to think that they're cool and carry it like that. People who really are cool and people who really are artists and have ideas have to literally turn in their cool card to society just to make it past the age of 28.
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Bill Gates
American Businessman
There are websites that any government wants to block. The truth about the Internet is that it's extremely hard to block anything - extremely hard. You'll never get perfect blocking.
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Roger Federer
Swiss Athlete
I am extremely proud and honoured to have beaten Pete's record as he was my childhood hero and I have always looked up to him.
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Zig Ziglar
American Author
The relationships we have with people are extremely important to success on and off the job.
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Israel Folau
Australian Athlete
I'm extremely proud to have represented my country. It's truly an honour.
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Jean Cocteau
French Director
The extreme limit of wisdom, that's what the public calls madness.
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Josephine de La Baume
French Actress
You can really only enjoy life when you're extremely busy.
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Yu Darvish
Japanese Baseball Player
In life, I think huge failures are extremely important.
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Stephen Hawking
English Physicist
It is extremely important to me to write for children.
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Jo-Wilfried Tsonga
French Athlete
It is extremely important to play for your country.
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