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The example sentences of DIRE in videos (10 in total of 10)

1981 1KB Computer vs. Modern PC: CHESS | Nostalgia Nerd English (GB)
and coordinating conjunction show noun, singular or mass that preposition or subordinating conjunction even adverb in preposition or subordinating conjunction the determiner most adverb, superlative dire noun, singular or mass of preposition or subordinating conjunction circumstances noun, plural , and coordinating conjunction faced verb, past tense with preposition or subordinating conjunction enormous adjective restrictions noun, plural , amazing adjective
Marble Circuits: Qualifying Q12 - São Paulo GP - Marble racing English (US)
the determiner starting verb, gerund or present participle position noun, singular or mass already adverb in preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass straits noun, plural but coordinating conjunction will modal big adjective dog noun, singular or mass reduce verb, base form gold noun, singular or mass pistons proper noun, singular chances noun, plural further adjective
TITAN Revenge: the Only Weapon That Could Destroy ZEUS & the GODS - Greek Mythology Explained English (CA)
a determiner great adjective boon noun, singular or mass that preposition or subordinating conjunction the determiner titans proper noun, singular were verb, past tense in preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass need noun, singular or mass of preposition or subordinating conjunction , one cardinal number that wh-determiner would modal have verb, base form given verb, past participle them personal pronoun surety verb, non-3rd person singular present of preposition or subordinating conjunction victory noun, singular or mass .
God Killers: The 7 Most Devastating Weapons in Greek Mythology English (CA)
a determiner great adjective boon noun, singular or mass that preposition or subordinating conjunction the determiner titans proper noun, singular were verb, past tense in preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass need noun, singular or mass of preposition or subordinating conjunction , one cardinal number that wh-determiner would modal have verb, base form given verb, past participle them personal pronoun surety verb, non-3rd person singular present of preposition or subordinating conjunction victory noun, singular or mass .
JK Rowling DESTROYS Woke Feminist Laurie Pennie In Twitter Brawl English (AU)
how wh-adverb dire noun, singular or mass a determiner word noun, singular or mass from preposition or subordinating conjunction this determiner video noun, singular or mass sponsor noun, singular or mass noble adjective gold noun, singular or mass now adverb the determiner economist noun, singular or mass financial adjective newspaper noun, singular or mass has verb, 3rd person singular present
Sony a7SIII - Things I Wish I knew BEFORE Buying the Sony a7s3 English (US)
so preposition or subordinating conjunction me personal pronoun personally adverb i personal pronoun have verb, non-3rd person singular present one cardinal number third adjective - party noun, singular or mass battery noun, singular or mass it personal pronoun does verb, 3rd person singular present work noun, singular or mass but coordinating conjunction i personal pronoun keep verb, non-3rd person singular present it personal pronoun for preposition or subordinating conjunction absolute adjective dire noun, singular or mass
SketchUp Skill Builder: Reference Images English (US)
again adverb , this determiner is verb, 3rd person singular present not adverb of preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass importance noun, singular or mass where wh-adverb exactly adverb this determiner is verb, 3rd person singular present lined verb, past participle up preposition or subordinating conjunction , but coordinating conjunction what wh-pronoun i personal pronoun generally adverb
The truth about solar panels - do the pros outweigh the cons? English (US)
agency proper noun, singular about preposition or subordinating conjunction the determiner impacts noun, plural of preposition or subordinating conjunction landfilling verb, gerund or present participle solar adjective panels noun, plural , and coordinating conjunction it personal pronoun ’ s proper noun, singular not adverb as adverb dire noun, singular or mass as preposition or subordinating conjunction you personal pronoun might modal
Hitler's Plan B: The Eastern Wall - Battle of Dnieper English (US)
eastern adjective , providing verb, gerund or present participle a determiner natural adjective geographic adjective advantage noun, singular or mass for preposition or subordinating conjunction the determiner germans proper noun, singular , who wh-pronoun were verb, past tense in preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass need noun, singular or mass of preposition or subordinating conjunction help noun, singular or mass .
Why You Will Marry the Wrong Person | Alain de Botton | Google Zeitgeist English (null)
most adverb, superlative of preposition or subordinating conjunction us personal pronoun are verb, non-3rd person singular present in preposition or subordinating conjunction dire noun, singular or mass need noun, singular or mass of preposition or subordinating conjunction love noun, singular or mass because preposition or subordinating conjunction actually adverb we personal pronoun need verb, non-3rd person singular present to to be verb, base form - - we personal pronoun need verb, non-3rd person singular present to to have verb, base form

Use "dire" in a sentence | "dire" example sentences

How to use "dire" in a sentence?

  • O tyrant love, when held by you, We may to prudence bid adieu. [Fr., Amour! Amour! quand tu nous tiens On peut bien dire, Adieu, prudence.]
    -Jean de La Fontaine-
  • Christians don't seem to be as aware of, or as sensitive to, the dire state of humanity as they are about the pleasant growth of their Christian walk.
    -Larry Norman-
  • There was a point in time when I was in dire need of changing the way the model agency was working.
    -Carol Alt-
  • Some of the best stuff can be written out of dire times
    -Izzy Stradlin-
  • Whatever we conceive well we express clearly, and words flow with ease. [Fr., Ce que l'on concoit bien s'enonce clairement, Et les mots pour le dire arrivent aisement.]
    -Nicolas Boileau-Despreaux-
  • In dire times you can lose joy, but you can't lose hope. Hope is your guide.
    -Paulo Coelho-
  • Miami, in many ways, is a quintessentially American city. The juxtaposition of showy wealth with dire pennilessness, the tussle of glitz and decay doesnt come any more marked than here.
    -Tibor Fischer-
  • On peut dire que son esprit brille aux dépens de sa mémoire (One may say that his wit shines by the help of his memory).
    -Alain-Rene Lesage-
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Definition and meaning of DIRE

What does "dire mean?"
dire

/ˈdī(ə)r/

dire

adjective
(E.g. of consequences) very serious.

What are synonyms of "dire"?
Some common synonyms of "dire" are:
  • terrible,
  • dreadful,
  • appalling,
  • frightful,
  • awful,
  • horrible,
  • atrocious,
  • grim,
  • unspeakable,
  • distressing,
  • harrowing,
  • alarming,
  • shocking,
  • outrageous,
  • grave,

You can find detailed definitions of them on this page.

terrible

/ˈterəb(ə)l/

terrible
adjective

extremely bad or serious.

dreadful

/ˈdredfəl/

dreadful
adjective

involving suffering or fear.

appalling

/əˈpôliNG/

appalling
adjective verb

causing shock or dismay. To feel shock or distress at something terrible.

frightful

/ˈfrītfəl/

frightful
adjective

Dreadful; awful; very bad.

awful

/ˈôfəl/

awful
adjective adverb

Very bad; horrible; terrible. very.

horrible

/ˈhôrəb(ə)l/

horrible
adjective

causing or likely to cause horror.

atrocious

/əˈtrōSHəs/

atrocious
adjective

horrifyingly wicked.

grim

/ɡrim/

grim
adjective

very serious or gloomy.

unspeakable

/ˌənˈspēkəb(ə)l/

unspeakable
adjective

Defying expression or description; terrible.

distressing

/dəˈstresiNG/

distressing
adjective verb

causing anxiety, sorrow or pain. To cause someone anxiety or sadness.

harrowing

/ˈherōiNG/

harrowing
adjective verb

Extremely shocking or upsetting. To be extremely upsetting.

alarming

/əˈlärmiNG/

alarming
adjective verb

Making you feel worried or frightened. To make someone unpleasantly surprised.

shocking

/ˈSHäkiNG/

shocking
adjective verb

Very upsetting due to some unexpected event. To cause great surprise, horror, or anger.

outrageous

/outˈrājəs/

outrageous
adjective

shockingly bad or excessive.

grave

/ɡrāv/

grave
adjective noun

Having a serious, worried expression on your face. Poetic death; being dead.

What are antonyms of "dire"?
Some common antonyms of "dire" are:
  • good,

You can find detailed definitions of them on this page.

good

/ɡo͝od/

good
adjective adverb noun

(Of an amount) enough; plenty. well. Advantage or benefit.

Is "dire" countable or uncountable noun?

The word "dire" is an uncountable noun(mass noun).

Phrases and Idioms that contain "dire"

dire straits

An especially bleak, grim, or difficult situation.

An especially bleak, grim, or difficult situation.

in dire straits

In a very bleak or grim situation.

In a very bleak or grim situation.

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