extreme
The highest or lowest level of something, such as very hot or very cold weather. It is a point that is very far from the middle or what is usual.
Exemples
3 sur 5The desert has an extreme of heat during the day.
The desert has an extreme of heat during the day.
Scientists study the extremes of the Earth's climate.
Scientists study the extremes of the Earth's climate.
I cannot stay outside in the extreme of this cold weather.
I cannot stay outside in the extreme of this cold weather.
Famille de mots
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'X' in extreme as a mark at the very end of a line; it is the furthest point you can go.
Quiz rapide
The mountain is famous for its weather __________, with very high winds and deep snow.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : extremes
Exemples
The desert has an extreme of heat during the day.
everydayThe desert has an extreme of heat during the day.
Scientists study the extremes of the Earth's climate.
formalScientists study the extremes of the Earth's climate.
I cannot stay outside in the extreme of this cold weather.
informalI cannot stay outside in the extreme of this cold weather.
The data shows an increase in weather extremes over the last ten years.
academicThe data shows an increase in weather extremes over the last ten years.
Our business must prepare for every weather extreme to keep workers safe.
businessOur business must prepare for every weather extreme to keep workers safe.
Famille de mots
Collocations courantes
Phrases Courantes
go to extremes
go to extremes
at the extremes
at the extremes
in the extreme
in the extreme
Souvent confondu avec
An extremity usually refers to a person's hand or foot, while an extreme is a high or low level of something like weather.
Notes d'usage
As a noun, it is most often used in the plural form 'extremes' when talking about weather that is both very hot and very cold.
Erreurs courantes
Do not use the adjective 'extreme' when you need a noun. For example, say 'the extremes of winter' instead of 'the extreme of winter'.
Astuce mémo
Think of the letter 'X' in extreme as a mark at the very end of a line; it is the furthest point you can go.
Origine du mot
From the Latin word 'extremus', meaning the most outward or farthest away.
Modèles grammaticaux
Contexte culturel
Talking about extremes in weather is a very common way to start a conversation in many English-speaking cultures.
Quiz rapide
The mountain is famous for its weather __________, with very high winds and deep snow.
Correct !
La bonne réponse est : extremes
Grammaire lie
Expressions liées
Vocabulaire associé
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Plus de mots sur Weather
weather
A1Weather describes the state of the atmosphere at a specific place and time, including temperature, rain, and wind. It refers to short-term conditions rather than long-term patterns.
snowy
A1Describes a place or time that is covered with snow or has a lot of snow falling. It is often used to talk about winter weather and the white appearance of the ground.
clear
A1A state or period of cloudless weather where the sun or stars are clearly visible. It refers to a sky that is free from clouds, fog, or smoke.
warm
A1Warm describes a temperature that is comfortably high, sitting between cool and hot. It is often used to describe pleasant weather, clothing that keeps heat in, or a friendly and kind personality.
dry
A1Dry describes something that is free from moisture or liquid and not wet. In terms of weather, it refers to a climate or a day where there is little to no rain.
hail
A1Hail is a type of weather where small, hard balls of ice fall from the sky like rain. These ice balls are called hailstones and usually fall during a storm.
thunder
A1Thunder is the loud, crashing sound that follows a flash of lightning during a storm. It happens because lightning heats the air very quickly, causing it to expand and create a sound wave.
mist
A1A thin cloud of very small water droplets in the air that makes it difficult to see clearly. It is similar to fog but not as thick and often appears near the ground or water in the morning.
dew
A1Dew is the small drops of water that form on grass, leaves, and other surfaces outdoors during the night. It occurs when the air becomes cold enough for water vapor to turn into liquid droplets.
frost
A1Frost is a thin white layer of ice that forms on surfaces, such as grass or windows, when the temperature drops below freezing. It usually appears during clear, cold nights and melts when the sun comes up.
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