dire


Definition: Meaning of, dire in English to English dictionary.

Pronunciation: / ˈdʌɪə /

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dire direr direst
  1. extremely serious or terrible
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  2. be in dire straits to be in an extremely difficult or serious situation
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  3. dire warning/prediction/forecast a warning about something terrible that will happen in the future
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dire used in phrases