Looking for the meaning of the word DIRE in English for both noun and verb forms from the Oxford Dictionary? Below, you can explore all possible meanings and definitions of DIRE with sentence examples. You can also use the “AUDIO PRONUNCIATION” track to check the correct pronunciation in British English.
Word: Dire
Speech Type: Adjective
Etymology:
mid 16th century: from Latin dirus ‘fearful, threatening’
Audio Pronunciation:
Phonetic Spelling:
ˈdʌɪə
Dialects: British English
Definition:
extremely serious or urgent
Short Definition:extremely serious or urgent
Examples:- misuse of drugs can have dire consequences
- he was in dire need of help
Definition:
of a very poor quality
Short Definition:of very poor quality
Examples:- the concert was dire
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