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severely | severance |

As an adverb severely

is in a severe manner.

As a noun severance is

the act of severing or the state of being severed.

severely

English

Adverb

(en adverb)
  • In a severe manner.

    • severance

    English

    Alternative forms

    * severaunce

    Noun

    (en noun)
  • The act of severing or the state of being severed.
  • A separation.
  • A severance payment.

    • Synonyms

    * (separation) separation * (severance payment) severance payment, severance pay