Simple meaning
What does Dense mean?
Dense means tightly packed or hard to understand.
Dictionary definition
Closely packed together, or difficult to understand because there is a lot of information.
Example sentences
Dense in a sentence
easy
The forest was dense with tall trees.
medium
This dense paragraph needs clearer wording.
hard
Dense texts become easier when you break them into smaller parts.
Synonyms
Words like Dense
thickUse when objects are closely packed.
compactUse when space is filled tightly.
Antonyms
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Word family
Dense word family
Base word
dense
noun
density
The quality of being dense.
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What can dense mean?
Dense can describe both physical packing and complex text.
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