Meaning: Very great or intense; strict or harsh
Hindi: कठोर / गंभीर
Synonyms: harsh, strict, intense, serious
Antonyms: mild, lenient, gentle
Asked in: SSC CGL 2022 T-1 · SSC GD 2021 T-1 · SSC CHSL 2020 T-1
severe in SSC previous-year questions
- SSC CGL 2022 T-1 Antonyms
Select the most appropriate ANTONYM of the underlined word.
The WHO issued a statement on Sunday morning that though the Omicron variant of coronavirus may appear to be less severe, it should not be dismissed as ‘mild’.Answer & explanation
Answer: B) Gentle
Answer: Gentle
Explanation:
Severe means harsh or very serious (कठोर), and its opposite is gentle, meaning mild or tender (सौम्य).
The other options are:
• Sick – ill (बीमार)
• Withered – shrunken or dried up (मुरझाया हुआ)
• Voracious – having a huge appetite (लालची)
Examples
- “The patient suffered from severe pain after the accident.”
severe – questions
What is the meaning of severe in Hindi?
severe means “कठोर / गंभीर” in Hindi. In English: Very great or intense; strict or harsh
What are the synonyms of severe?
Synonyms of severe: harsh, strict, intense, serious.
What is the opposite of severe?
Antonyms of severe: mild, lenient, gentle.
Has severe been asked in SSC exams?
Yes – severe has been asked 3 times in SSC exams: SSC CGL 2022 T-1, SSC GD 2021 T-1, SSC CHSL 2020 T-1.