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.
Exemples
3 sur 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.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.
Quiz rapide
The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : acute
Exemples
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.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
acute respiratory distress
acute respiratory distress
an acute observer
an acute observer
acute phase
acute phase
Souvent confondu avec
Acute means sudden and severe, while chronic means long-lasting or recurring over a long period.
Notes d'usage
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.
Erreurs courantes
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.
Astuce mémo
Think of an 'acute angle' in math—it is sharp and small. Similarly, an 'acute' problem is a 'sharp' (severe) one.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'acutus', which is the past participle of 'acuere', meaning 'to sharpen'.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Frequently used in global news headlines to describe 'acute' shortages of resources like water, energy, or housing.
Quiz rapide
The hospital is struggling to cope with the ___ shortage of nursing staff.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : acute
Vocabulaire associé
Mots lis
unknown
A1A person or thing that is not known, recognized, or familiar. It often refers to a mysterious situation or a person who has not yet achieved fame or success.
of
A1A preposition used to show a relationship between a part and a whole, or to indicate belonging and origin. It connects a noun or pronoun to another part of the sentence to specify which one or what kind.
in
A1A preposition used to indicate position within a container, a space, an area, or a period of time. It describes being surrounded by something or being inside the boundaries of a location.
it
A1A third-person singular pronoun used to refer to an object, animal, or situation that has already been mentioned or is clear from context. It is also frequently used as a dummy subject to talk about time, weather, or distance.
on
A1A preposition used to indicate that something is in a position above and supported by a surface. It is also used to indicate a specific day or date, or to show that a device is functioning.
as
A1A conjunction used to compare two things that are equal in some way. It is most commonly used in the pattern 'as + adjective/adverb + as' to show similarity.
this
A1Used to identify a specific person, thing, or idea that is physically close to the speaker or has just been mentioned. It can also refer to the present time or a situation that is currently happening.
by
A1A preposition used to show the method or means of doing something, or to identify the person or thing that performs an action. It frequently appears in passive sentences to indicate the agent or before modes of transport.
we
A1The word 'we' is a first-person plural pronoun used to refer to the speaker and one or more other people collectively. It is used as the subject of a sentence or clause.
or
A1A coordinating conjunction used to connect two or more possibilities or alternatives. it indicates that only one of the options is likely, required, or true.
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