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severe broken vs severely broken

The correct phrase is "severely broken." The adverb "severely" is needed to modify the adjective "broken" correctly. "Severe broken" is not a common or correct construction in English.

Last updated: March 25, 2024 • 1284 views

severe broken

This is not correct in English. The adjective "severe" needs an adverb like "severely" to modify the adjective "broken".

The correct phrase is "severely broken" when describing something that is significantly or extremely damaged.

Alternatives:

  • severely broken
  • badly broken
  • seriously broken
  • extremely broken
  • critically broken

severely broken

This is the correct phrase in English. The adverb "severely" correctly modifies the adjective "broken."

Use "severely broken" to describe something that is significantly or extremely damaged.
  • This skunk has a severely broken leg.
  • I also found a residue on his knuckles that I sent up to Abby and a severely broken nail on his right hand and hairline fractures on his index and middle fingers.
  • I also found multiple broken ribs, and the sternum is severely fractured.

Alternatives:

  • badly broken
  • seriously broken
  • extremely broken
  • critically broken
  • severely damaged

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