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- pronunciation:
- ihn
tens
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Explorer
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adjective |
| definition 1: |
having a very great degree of something, such as heat, or being in a very great degree or state.
The intense heat from the burning building made it impossible for the fire fighters to go in.- synonyms:
- acute, extreme, great, strong
- antonyms:
- dull, faint, slight, weak
- similar words:
- considerable, exceptional, forceful, high, keen, powerful, vivid
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| definition 2: |
strong or very deep.
He has intense feelings of love for her.- synonyms:
- ardent, strong
- antonyms:
- mild, weak
- similar words:
- acute, deep, keen, violent
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| related words: |
bright, cruel, dense, emotional, extreme, fierce, graphic, heavy, intent, lively, stormy, strong, terrible, terrific |
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| derivations: |
intensely (adv.), intenseness (n.) |
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