Word of the Day: Drastic

Today’s Word of the Day is Drastic. In this lesson, you’ll learn its pronunciation, meaning, and how to use it in daily conversations.

Part of Speech: Adjective

Definition: Drastic describes something extreme, severe, or sudden that causes a major change or has a strong effect.

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Here are some example sentences with drastic used in everyday English. Listen and repeat the sentences to improve your pronunciation.

She made a drastic decision to quit her job.

There has been a drastic drop in tourism this year.

The flood caused drastic damage to several homes.

The company made drastic changes to improve sales.

The school took drastic measures after the security incident.