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an extreme vs a extreme

The correct phrase is 'an extreme.' The article 'an' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound, such as 'extreme.' 'A' is used before words that begin with a consonant sound.

Last updated: March 27, 2024 • 2053 views

an extreme

This is correct. 'An' is used before words that begin with a vowel sound.

Use 'an extreme' when referring to a very high or severe degree of something.

Examples:

  • She showed an extreme level of dedication to her work.
  • It was an extreme situation that required immediate action.
  • In fact, it was just an extreme example...
  • It suggests an extreme relish for the task, yes.
  • Leads an extreme group called oceans first.
  • Telepathic dependency is an extreme form of psychic addiction.
  • But taken to an extreme, one risks becoming... invisible.
  • In some people, hypnosis can have an extreme effect.
  • We believe she's suffering an extreme form of Stockholm syndrome.
  • I know, but this was an extreme situation.
  • I know, but this was an extreme situation.
  • We discovered that he had an extreme allergic reaction before he died.
  • There's an extreme attention to detail going on here.
  • Well, imagine an extreme form of psoriasis.
  • It was an extreme pursuit where I was temporarily airborne.
  • Harold's up there, he's in an extreme manic state.
  • We could be looking at an extreme fan.
  • We could be looking at an extreme fan.
  • Well, that is an extreme point of view.
  • Okay, there's an extreme amount of insect and maggot activity.
  • Okay, there's an extreme amount of insect and maggot activity.
  • He desires an extreme solution to his conundrum.

Alternatives:

  • a high degree
  • a severe level
  • an intense situation
  • a great extent
  • a serious case

a extreme

This is incorrect. 'A' should be followed by a consonant sound, not a vowel sound.

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