extreme

1. extreme (adj) — sense 1

Definition: Of a place, the most remote, farthest or outermost.

Example: At the extreme edges, the coating is very thin.

2. extreme (adj) — sense 2

Definition: In the greatest or highest degree; intense.

Example: He has an extreme aversion to needles, and avoids visiting the doctor.

3. extreme (adj) — sense 3

Definition: Excessive, or far beyond the norm.

Example: His extreme love of model trains showed in the rails that criscrossed his entire home.

4. extreme (noun) — sense 4

Definition: The greatest or utmost point, degree, or condition.

Example: Sunning himself on the board steps, I saw for the first time Mr. Farquhar Fenelon Cooke.[…]A silver snaffle on a heavy leather watch guard which connected the pockets of his corduroy waistcoat, together with a huge gold stirrup in his Ascot tie, sufficiently proclaimed his tastes.[…]But withal there was a perceptible acumen about the man which was puzzling in the extreme.

5. extreme (noun) — sense 5

Definition: Each of the things at opposite ends of a range or scale.

Example: extremes of temperature

6. extreme (noun) — sense 6

Definition: One of the last moments of life.

7. extreme (adv) — sense 7

Definition: Extremely.

Example: In the empty and extreme cold theatre.