intensely
gb/ɪntˈɛnsli/ us/ɪntˈɛnsli/
B2
Inglés
~ 6300
Acepciones
0 acepciones
adverb
B2
property
1
to an extreme or strong degree
Very strongly or very much, especially when talking about feelings or qualities.
Patrón de uso:
to be/feel [intensely] [adjective]
Error frecuente:
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.
Sinónimos
extremely (More common and slightly less formal; used in most of the same contexts.)
Antónimos
slightly (Expresses a small degree, the opposite of a very strong degree.)
Colocaciones
intensely personal
|intensely aware
|intensely proud
|intensely emotional
|intensely competitive
|intensely loyal
Temas
emotions
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Patrón de uso:
[someone] [verb] intensely
Error frecuente:
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."
Sinónimos
fiercely (Adds a sense of aggressive energy or passion, often stronger or more emotional than "intensely.")
Antónimos
casually (Describes doing something in a relaxed way, without the strong focus or seriousness of doing it intensely.)
Colocaciones
study intensely
|stare intensely
|listen intensely
|concentrate intensely
|work intensely
|focus intensely
Temas
work
|study
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|education
Ejemplos
- 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.
Ejemplos para estudiantes
- 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.
Gramática
Forma de diccionario
intensely
AFI
GB/ɪntˈɛnsli/
US/ɪntˈɛnsli/
Sílabas y acento
in - tensely (2 sílabas)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tensely)
Formas de la palabra
Noun
- Base: intensely
- Plural: intenselies
Familia de palabras
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