acute
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
3 von 5She 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.
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.
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
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
She felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
everydayShe felt an acute pain in her chest and decided to see a doctor immediately.
The humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
formalThe humanitarian organization warned of an acute shortage of food and medicine in the conflict zone.
He's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
informalHe's got an acute sense of what's cool, so I always ask him for fashion advice.
The study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.
academicThe study highlights an acute correlation between sleep deprivation and cognitive decline.
Our firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.
businessOur firm is currently facing acute competition from emerging tech startups in the region.
Wortfamilie
Häufige Kollokationen
Häufige Phrasen
acute respiratory distress
acute respiratory distress
an acute observer
an acute observer
acute phase
acute phase
Wird oft verwechselt mit
Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.
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.
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.
Merkhilfe
Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.
Wortherkunft
From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.
Grammatikmuster
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
Verwandtes Vokabular
Ähnliche Wörter
example
A1An 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
A1This 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Food 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
A1A 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
A1A 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
A1Force 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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