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Common collocations with seriousness in American Collocation

seriousness noun uncountable

US /ˈsɪriəsnəs/

potential

demonstrate
highlight
potential
show
underline

Because of the potential seriousness of her injuries, she was airlifted to West Cumberland hospital.

great

deep
extreme
great
high
utmost

There is no doubt this is a problem of great seriousness.

realize or understand the seriousness of something

acknowledge
appreciate
realize
recognize
understand

She did not seem to appreciate the seriousness of her condition.

show the seriousness of something

reflect

The sentence must reflect the seriousness of the crime.

illegal activity

crime
offence

The restrictions on the liberty of the offender must be in line with the seriousness of the offence.

bad or dangerous situation

problem
risk
situation
threat

John quickly realized the seriousness of the situation.

illness or injury

condition
disease
illness
injury
symptoms

It is too early to assess the seriousness of her injuries.