B2 adjective Neutral

acute

/əˈkjuːt/

Describes a problem or situation that is very serious, severe, or intense, often occurring suddenly. It can also refer to senses or mental abilities that are highly developed, sharp, and sensitive to detail.

Beispiele

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1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
acuteness
Adverb
acutely
Adjektiv
acute
Verwandt
acuity
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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

Schnelles Quiz

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: acute

Beispiele

1

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

everyday

She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.

2

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

formal

The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.

3

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

informal

He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.

4

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

academic

The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.

5

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

business

Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.

Wortfamilie

Nomen
acuteness
Adverb
acutely
Adjektiv
acute
Verwandt
acuity

Häufige Kollokationen

acute pain acute pain
acute shortage acute shortage
acute awareness acute awareness
acute angle acute angle
acute crisis acute crisis

Häufige Phrasen

acute respiratory distress

acute respiratory distress

an acute observer

an acute observer

acute phase

acute phase

Wird oft verwechselt mit

acute vs chronic

Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.

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Nutzungshinweise

In medical contexts, use 'acute' for conditions that appear suddenly. In general contexts, use it to emphasize the severity of a problem or the sharpness of a sense like hearing or sight.

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Häufige Fehler

Learners sometimes use 'acute' to mean 'cute' because of the spelling, but they are unrelated. Also, avoid using 'acute' for long-term problems; use 'chronic' instead.

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Merkhilfe

Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.

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Wortherkunft

From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.

Grammatikmuster

Used primarily as an attributive adjective (before a noun). Can follow linking verbs (e.g., 'The problem became acute').
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Kultureller Kontext

Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.

Schnelles Quiz

The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.

Richtig!

Die richtige Antwort ist: acute

Ähnliche Wörter

example

A1

An example is a specific thing or person that shows what a group or a rule is like. It is used to help explain something more clearly so that others can understand it easily.

always

A1

This word describes something that happens at all times or on every occasion. It is a frequency adverb used to talk about habits, permanent truths, or repeated actions.

result

A1

A result is something that happens or exists because of something else that happened before. It is often used to describe the final score of a game, the grade on a test, or the outcome of a specific action.

reason

A1

A reason is a cause or explanation for why something happens or why someone does something. It is the information that answers the question 'Why?'.

research

A1

A detailed study of a subject, especially in order to discover (new) information or reach a (new) understanding. It involves gathering facts and data to test a theory or solve a problem.

girl

A1

A female child or a young female person from birth until she reaches adulthood. It is also commonly used to refer to a daughter or, in informal settings, to a young woman.

food

A1

Food refers to any substance consumed by living organisms to provide nutritional support for the body. It can be of plant, animal, or fungal origin and contains essential nutrients like carbohydrates, fats, and proteins.

moment

A1

A very short period of time or a specific point in time. It is often used to ask someone to wait briefly or to describe a significant event occurring right now.

himself

A1

A reflexive pronoun used as the object of a verb or preposition when the subject is a male person or animal previously mentioned. It is also used to emphasize that a specific man or boy did something personally or without help.

force

A1

Force is the physical strength or energy that is used to push or pull an object. It can also refer to an organized group of people, such as the police or a military group.

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