English dictionary
extreme
/I/k'str/i/m/
Definitions, examples, synonyms and antonyms from WordNet 3.0.
adjective
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At the utmost point, edge, or border; outermost; utmost; farthest; most remote; at the widest limit.
Source: webster1913
noun
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the furthest or highest degree of something
ExamplesHe carried it to extremes.
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the point located farthest from the middle of something
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The utmost point or verge; that part which terminates a body; extremity.
Source: webster1913
adjective satellite
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of the greatest possible degree or extent or intensity
ExamplesExtreme cold.
Extreme caution.
Extreme pleasure.
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far beyond a norm in quantity or amount or degree; to an utmost degree
ExamplesAn extreme example.
Extreme temperatures.
Extreme danger.
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beyond a norm in views or actions
ExamplesAn extreme conservative.
An extreme liberal.
Extreme views on integration.
Extreme opinions.
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most distant in any direction
ExamplesThe extreme edge of town.
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