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ser·i·ous

serious

 
 
pronunciation:
si ri s
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part of speech: adjective
definition 1: marked by careful thinking or consideration.
He has a serious decision to make.
similar words:
sincere
definition 2: important; needing careful thought.
Air pollution is a serious matter.
synonyms:
important
antonyms:
minor
similar words:
great, significant
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derivations: seriously (adv.), seriousness (n.)
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