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intense

сильный

Meaning of intense

very strong or extreme

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intense usage examples

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

The game was intense from the first minute.

🇮🇩ID🇬🇧EN

He gave an intense look and said nothing.

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intense synonyms

Related words worth learning together

intense
the basic adjective for something very strong or extreme
powerful
strong because it has power, force, or effect
extreme
very far from normal or ordinary; the most intense degree
strong
having a lot of force, power, or intensity
severe
very bad, very painful, or very strict; stronger and more negative than intense
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intense

the basic adjective for something very strong or extreme

A1Very Often

The heat was intense.

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powerful

strong because it has power, force, or effect

A2Very Often

He gave a powerful speech.

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extreme

very far from normal or ordinary; the most intense degree

A2Often

They faced extreme weather conditions.

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strong

having a lot of force, power, or intensity

A1Very Often

She has a strong opinion about it.

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severe

very bad, very painful, or very strict; stronger and more negative than intense

B1Often

She has severe pain in her back.

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profound

very deep or very strong in meaning, feeling, or effect

B2Often

The book had a profound effect on me.

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acute

strong and sudden, especially for pain, problems, or senses

B2Often

He felt acute pain in his leg.

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dramatic

sudden and noticeable; often implying a big change or strong effect

B1Often

There was a dramatic increase in sales.

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fierce

very strong, intense, or aggressive; often with energy or violence

B1Often

There was fierce competition for the job.

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intense meaning: what does it mean?

very strong or extreme

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intense is pronounced as /ɪnˈtɛns/. Audio is available on this page when the word has a recording.

intense definition and sentence examples: how is it used in a sentence?

The game was intense from the first minute. Translation: Игра была сильной с первой минуты.

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