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['siəriəs]1) (grave or solemn: a quiet, serious boy; You're looking very serious.) grav2) ((often with about) in earnest; sincere: Is he serious about wanting to be a doctor?) serios3) (intended to make people think: He reads very serious books.) serios4) (causing worry; dangerous: a serious head injury; The situation is becoming serious.) serios, grav•- seriously
- take someone or something seriously
- take seriously
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