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very serious or severe
In simple words: Very sharp or strong, often used to describe pain or a keen awareness.
Acute in a sentence
- The patient was diagnosed with an acute condition that required immediate attention.
- She has an acute sense of smell that allows her to detect scents from far away.
- The team faced an acute shortage of supplies during the emergency.
- He demonstrated an acute understanding of complex mathematical concepts.
- The acute angle of the triangle measured less than 90 degrees.
How to use Acute
Used to describe intense conditions like pain or observations. It's formal in medical contexts but can also fit in general discussions about awareness.
Grammar pattern
standalone adjective
Memory hint
Think 'a cute' animal with sharp features or senses.
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Acute in other languages
- Arabicالعربية
حادّ, شديد, ثاقب
حاد جداً أو قوي، غالباً ما يُستخدم لوصف الألم أو الوعي الشديد.
- Bengaliবাংলা
তীব্র, তীক্ষ্ণ
খুব তীক্ষ্ণ বা তীব্র, প্রায়শই ব্যথা বা তীক্ষ্ণ সচেতনতা বোঝাতে ব্যবহৃত হয়।
- GermanDeutsch
Akut, Scharf, Spitz
Sehr stark oder intensiv, oft für Schmerzen oder ein scharfes Bewusstsein verwendet.
- SpanishEspañol
Agudo
Muy intenso o fuerte, a menudo se usa para describir dolor o una aguda percepción.
- Persianفارسی
حاد، شدید، تیز
خیلی تیز یا قوی، اغلب برای توصیف درد یا آگاهی شدید به کار میرود.
- FrenchFrançais
Aigu, Fort
Très vif ou intense, souvent utilisé pour décrire une douleur ou une conscience vive.
- Hindiहिन्दी
तीव्र, गंभीर
बहुत तेज या प्रबल, अक्सर दर्द या गहरी समझ के लिए इस्तेमाल किया जाता है।
- ItalianItaliano
Acuto
Molto intenso o forte, spesso usato per descrivere dolore o una consapevolezza acuta.
- PortuguesePortuguês
Agudo
Muito forte ou intenso, geralmente usado para descrever dor ou uma percepção aguçada.
- RussianРусский
Острый, сильный, резкий
Очень сильный или резкий, часто используется для описания боли или острого восприятия.
- Urduاردو
شدید, تیز, حاد
بہت تیز یا مضبوط، اکثر درد یا گہری سمجھ کو بیان کرنے کے لیے استعمال ہوتا ہے۔
- Chinese中文
急性
非常尖锐或强烈，常用来形容疼痛或敏锐的意识。
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- Keen
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To formally put an end to a system, practice, or institution.
- AbortionC1
the deliberate ending of a pregnancy at an early stage
- AbsenceC1
the fact of somebody being away from a place where they are usually expected to be; the occasion or period of time when somebody is away
- AbsentC1
not in a place because of illness, etc.
- AbsorbB2
To take in a liquid, gas, or other substances.
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Frequently asked questions about Acute
What does Acute mean?
Very sharp or strong, often used to describe pain or a keen awareness.
What is the definition of Acute?
very serious or severe
How do you use Acute in a sentence?
The patient was diagnosed with an acute condition that required immediate attention.
Can you give another example of Acute?
She has an acute sense of smell that allows her to detect scents from far away.
What are synonyms for Acute?
Common alternatives include keen.
What is the opposite of Acute?
Opposite meanings include dull, blunt.
What words go with Acute?
It commonly pairs with acute pain, acute awareness, acute angle, acute problem, acute illness.
What are common mistakes when using Acute?
Confused with 'subacute' which means less intense. Used incorrectly in informal contexts for other meanings like 'sharp' (like a knife).
How do you pronounce Acute?
US: /["/əˈkjuːt/"]/, UK: /["/əˈkjuːt/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.
When should I use Acute?
Used to describe intense conditions like pain or observations. It's formal in medical contexts but can also fit in general discussions about awareness.
What CEFR level is Acute?
"Acute" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.