extreme
/ɪkˈstɹim/ noun C2- The greatest or utmost point, degree, or condition.
- Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale. · extremes of temperature
- A drastic expedient. · Some people go to extremes for attention on social media.
- Either of the two numbers at the ends of a proportion, as 1 and 6 in 1:2=3:6.
Plural extremes
From the library
The long platform was almost deserted; the only living creature in sight being a girl who was sitting on a pile of shingles at the extreme end.
“You’ve done pretty well, I must say, Anne,” said Marilla, trying to hide her extreme pride in Anne from Mrs.
“You needn’t rush to any extreme of killing yourself over your books.
Her astonishment, however, was extreme; and continually was she repeating, “Why is he so altered?
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