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The heat was intense at noon.
What does Intense mean?
Intense means very strong.
Dictionary definition
Very strong in feeling, focus, or force.
Example sentences
Intense in a sentence
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She felt intense excitement before the race.
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An intense scene can make a story feel more dramatic.
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What does intense mean?
Intense means very strong.
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Which word is closest in meaning to intense?
strong is close in meaning to intense in many contexts.
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in · tens · strongest beat: tens
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WordIntense.
Partadjective.
MeaningIntense means very strong.
ExampleExample: The heat was intense at noon.
Word breakdown
2 syllables. Say each part, then blend the word.
- Syllables
- in · tens
- Strongest beat
- tens
- Ending
- tens
- Tip
- Put a little extra energy on tens.
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Synonyms
Words like Intense
Antonyms
Opposite words
mildUse for something gentle or not strong.
weakUse for something with little strength.
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Word family
Intense word family
Base word
intense
adjective
intense
Very strong in feeling, focus, or force.
adverb
intensely
In a very strong way.
noun
intensity
The strength or force of something.
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Hint for students
Intense means very strong.
Common mix-up
Intense is not the same as mild. Intense means intense means very strong.
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Read this model sentence: She felt intense excitement before the race. Clue words: felt, excitement, race. Underline clue words that show why intense fits instead of mild. Now write one new sentence that shows intense without using the word intense. Ask: Does my sentence clearly show intense?
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