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severe vs stark

stark vs severe

severe and stark both are adjectives.

severe is not an adverb while stark is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
severe No Yes No No
stark No Yes No Yes
As adjectives, severe and stark are synonyms defined as:
  • severe and stark: severely simple
Other synonyms of severe include austere, stern.
severe (adjective) stark (adjective)
causing fear or anxiety by threatening great harm complete or extreme
intensely or extremely bad or unpleasant in degree or quality providing no shelter or sustenance
severely simple severely simple
very strong or vigorous devoid of any qualifications or disguise or adornment
very bad in degree or extent without qualification; used informally as (often pejorative) intensifiers
unsparing and uncompromising in discipline or judgment
severe (adverb) stark (adverb)
to the fullest degree
Difference between severe and stark

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