extreme

B1
Pronunciation
/ɛkˈstɹiːm/
/ɪkˈstɹim/
Noun
4 definition(s)
1 Definition

The greatest or utmost point, degree or condition.

2 Definition

Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

Example Sentences
  • extremes of temperature
3 Definition

A drastic expedient.

Example Sentences
  • Some people go to extremes for attention on social media.
4 Definition

Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.

Adjective
6 definition(s)
1 Definition

Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

Example Sentences
  • At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.
2 Definition

In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

Example Sentences
  • He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.
3 Definition

Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

Example Sentences
  • His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home.
4 Definition

Drastic, or of great severity.

Example Sentences
  • I think the new laws are extreme, but many believe them necessary for national security.
5 Definition

Of sports, difficult or dangerous; performed in a hazardous environment.

Example Sentences
  • Television has begun to reflect the growing popularity of extreme sports such as bungee jumping and skateboarding.
6 Definition

Ultimate, final or last.

Example Sentences
  • the extreme hour of life
Adverb
1 definition(s)
1 Definition

Extremely.