English · Word Candidate

extreme

/ɪkˈstɹiːm/

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Also seen as: extremer · extremest · extremes

Sense 1

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Nơi xa nhất, ngoài cùng

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Adjective

Examples

At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 2

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

Tối đa hoặc mạnh nhất

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Adjective

Examples

He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 3

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

The greatest or utmost point, degree, or condition.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

điểm cao nhất hoặc mức độ cao nhất

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Noun

Examples

Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.[…]But withal there

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Sense 4

Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

mỗi vật ở hai đầu của một phạm vi hoặc thang đo

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Noun

Examples

extremes of temperature

Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01)

Sources & notes

Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-08-01 via kaikki.org).

Common questions

What does “extreme” mean?

Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

Is “extreme” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.