intensely
gb/ɪntˈɛnsli/ us/ɪntˈɛnsli/
B2
Angličtina
~ 6300
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adverb
B2
property
1
to an extreme or strong degree
Very strongly or very much, especially when talking about feelings or qualities.
Vzorec užití:
to be/feel [intensely] [adjective]
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes confuse "intense" (adjective) with "intensely" (adverb), saying *"He is intense proud"* instead of "He is intensely proud." Also, learners may overuse "very" and avoid "intensely" even when a stronger or more emotional tone is needed.
Synonyma
extremely (More common and slightly less formal; used in most of the same contexts.)
Antonyma
slightly (Expresses a small degree, the opposite of a very strong degree.)
Kolokace
intensely personal
|intensely aware
|intensely proud
|intensely emotional
|intensely competitive
|intensely loyal
Témata
emotions
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Příklady
- She felt intensely grateful for their support.
- The movie is intensely emotional from beginning to end.
- He is an intensely private person who rarely talks about his family.
- The desert was intensely hot by midday.
- They are intensely aware of the risks involved.
Učební příklady
- She loves her children intensely.
- He was intensely happy when he got the job.
- It was an intensely cold night.
- The teacher was intensely proud of her students.
- The pain in his leg was intensely strong.
adverb
C1
property
2
in a very focused or serious way
In a very strong and serious way, showing a lot of focus or effort.
Vzorec užití:
[someone] [verb] intensely
Častá chyba:
Learners sometimes use "hard" or "a lot" instead of "intensely" and miss the idea of strong focus or seriousness. Another mistake is using "intensive" (adjective) in place of "intensely" (adverb), for example saying *"He worked intensive"* instead of "He worked intensely."
Synonyma
fiercely (Adds a sense of aggressive energy or passion, often stronger or more emotional than "intensely.")
Antonyma
casually (Describes doing something in a relaxed way, without the strong focus or seriousness of doing it intensely.)
Kolokace
study intensely
|stare intensely
|listen intensely
|concentrate intensely
|work intensely
|focus intensely
Témata
work
|study
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|education
Příklady
- He stared intensely at the screen, looking for any sign of movement.
- The students worked intensely in the final week before exams.
- She listened intensely, not wanting to miss a single detail.
- Researchers are studying the problem intensely to find a solution.
- They trained intensely for months before the competition.
Učební příklady
- He looked at her intensely, waiting for an answer.
- The team worked intensely to finish the project.
- She studied intensely before the test.
- They listened intensely to the news report.
- The child concentrated intensely on the puzzle.
Gramatika
Slovníkový tvar
intensely
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnsli/
US/ɪntˈɛnsli/
Slabiky a přízvuk
in - tensely (2 slabiky)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tensely)
Tvary slova
Noun
- Base: intensely
- Plural: intenselies
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