Education English | Synonyms Of Words : Severe and Stern | Severe and Stern has the same meaning, which is hard but its function is different.
Severe is an adjective which means very hard and there is no leeway whatsoever.
example : To be put in prison for life is a severe punishment.
Stern is a noun and an adjective which means hard, seems to hold and is prohibited.
example : We stopped talking when he saw the stern look of the teacher. (as adj)
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