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Meaning of the word extreme in English

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extreme

US /ɪkˈstriːm/
UK /ɪkˈstriːm/
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Adjective

1.

reaching a high or the highest degree; very great.

Example:
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The weather conditions were extreme.
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She went to extreme lengths to achieve her goal.
Synonym:
severeintensedrasticradicalutmost
2.

the furthest point or degree of something.

Example:
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He pushed himself to the extreme.
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The policy was an extreme measure.
Synonym:
limitmaximumpeakheightpinnacle

Noun

1.

the furthest or most intense degree of something.

Example:
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He took his passion to the extreme.
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They live life to the extreme.
Synonym:
maximumlimitpeakheightpinnacle
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