intensely
gb/ɪntˈɛnsli/ us/ɪntˈɛnsli/
B2
Inglese
~ 6300
Accezioni
0 accezioni
adverb
B2
property
1
to an extreme or strong degree
Very strongly or very much, especially when talking about feelings or qualities.
Schema d'uso:
to be/feel [intensely] [adjective]
Errore comune:
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.
Sinonimi
extremely (More common and slightly less formal; used in most of the same contexts.)
Contrari
slightly (Expresses a small degree, the opposite of a very strong degree.)
Collocazioni
intensely personal
|intensely aware
|intensely proud
|intensely emotional
|intensely competitive
|intensely loyal
Temi
emotions
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Schema d'uso:
[someone] [verb] intensely
Errore comune:
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."
Sinonimi
fiercely (Adds a sense of aggressive energy or passion, often stronger or more emotional than "intensely.")
Contrari
casually (Describes doing something in a relaxed way, without the strong focus or seriousness of doing it intensely.)
Collocazioni
study intensely
|stare intensely
|listen intensely
|concentrate intensely
|work intensely
|focus intensely
Temi
work
|study
|emotions
|core_vocabulary
|education
Esempi
- 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.
Esempi per chi studia
- 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.
Grammatica
Forma base
intensely
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛnsli/
US/ɪntˈɛnsli/
Sillabe e accento
in - tensely (2 sillabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tensely)
Forme flesse
Noun
- Base: intensely
- Plural: intenselies
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