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in·tent2
intent2
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- pronunciation:
- ihn
tent
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective)
part of speech: |
adjective |
definition 1: |
highly concentrated in attention; focused.
The big cat fixed an intent stare on its prey.
- synonyms:
- focused
- antonyms:
- distracted
- similar words:
- direct, earnest, fixed, intense, penetrating, piercing, steadfast, steady, watchful
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definition 2: |
resolved; determined.
He was intent on winning the race.I was so intent on getting there on time that I didn't notice how fast I was driving.- synonyms:
- bent, determined, resolved
- similar words:
- earnest, hell-bent, purposeful, resolute
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definition 3: |
showing a certain purpose or intention.
The company made an intent effort to correct the problem.- synonyms:
- determined, purposeful, resolute
- similar words:
- earnest, enterprising, obdurate, sedulous, steadfast, tenacious
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related words: |
ambitious, anxious, attentive, close, diligent, enthusiastic, keen |
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derivations: |
intently (adv.), intentness (n.) |
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