What Does "the side effect has been severe" Mean?
Learn what "the side effect has been severe" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
effect has been severe.
This means the speaker is saying the negative result or consequence has been very strong.
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When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone says the side effect is severe, likely referring to a serious consequence.
Usage Scenario
Use this in medical or serious problem contexts to describe a strong negative effect. It is not a casual phrase and may sound clinical.
Better ways to say it
The side effect has been severe.
The side effects have been severe.
It has caused severe side effects.
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