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  4. ひどくなる

ひどくなる

hidoku naru
to worsen

天気はひどくなってきた。

The weather has gotten worse.


general

To deteriorate or worsen in condition, quality, or intensity.

彼の病気はひどくなった。

His illness has worsened.

交通渋滞はひどくなっている。

The traffic congestion is getting worse.

This phrase is commonly used to describe negative changes in various contexts, such as health, weather, or situations.

Collocations

ひどくなるto worsenひどくなる病気a worsening illness

Synonyms

悪化する悪くなる改悪する

Antonyms

改善する良くなる回復する

Related Phrases

ひどいadjective
severe, bad
悪化するverb
to deteriorate

Pro Tip

Common Usage

This phrase is often used to describe the worsening of conditions, such as health, weather, or situations.

Gold Rule

Contextual Flexibility

While primarily used for negative changes, it can also describe the intensification of positive aspects in certain contexts.

Word Origin

Derived from the adjective 'ひどい' (severe, bad) and the verb 'なる' (to become).

Usage Notes

This phrase is versatile and can be used in both formal and informal contexts to describe negative changes.

Word Breakdown

ひどい
severe, bad
adjective
+
なる
to become
verb
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