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Severity vs Severely - What's the difference?

severity | severely |

As a noun severity

is the state of being severe.

As an adverb severely is

in a severe manner.

severity

English

Noun

(severities)
  • The state of being severe.
  • The degree of something undesirable; badness or seriousness.
    • The severity of the offence merits a long prison sentence.

    severely

    English

    Adverb

    (en adverb)
  • In a severe manner.