Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with serious in American Collocation
serious
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
The situation is now extremely serious.
rather
He had a pretty serious crash yesterday and you never know how that affects someone.
possibly
The drug can cause potentially serious side effects.
enough
Her injuries were considered sufficiently serious to require medical attention.
something causing physical harm
Young drivers are most at risk of death and serious injury.
problem or mistake
We all have a one-in-thirteen chance of developing a serious sight problem.
breaking a law or rule
Throwing or letting off fireworks in a public place is a serious offence.
result or effect
Failure by employers and employees to complete the procedures will have serious consequences.
damage or risk
The city suffered serious damage.
situation
The healthcare system is on the verge of a serious crisis.
be serious
He will have a scan to determine the full extent of the injury, but it is not looking too serious.
become serious
The crisis became more serious by the day.
more and more
Drug-taking among young teenagers was becoming an increasingly serious problem.