Meaning & use
drastic
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Likely to have a strong or far-reaching effect; extreme, especially when done suddenly out of necessity.
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The company took drastic measures to cut costs after the sudden drop in sales.
Doctors warned that without drastic changes to his diet, his health would worsen.
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Drastic often appears with words like 'measures,' 'action,' or 'change,' emphasizing urgency and severity.
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