intense
gb/ɪntˈɛns/ us/ɪntˈɛns/
B2
Engleză
~ 7200
Sensuri
0 sensuri
adjective
B2
property
1
very strong in degree
Very strong or extreme, especially when talking about feelings or situations.
Tipar de utilizare:
intense [feeling/quality]; [something] is intense
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes use "intense" where native speakers prefer "strong", especially with food and drink. We usually say "strong coffee" or "strong tea", not "intense coffee" or "intense tea", but we can say "intense flavor" or "intense smell". Learners also confuse "intense" with "intensive": "intense" describes the degree or feeling, while "intensive" describes something that involves a lot of effort or activity in a short time (e.g. "an intensive course").
Sinonime
extreme (Stresses being at a very high level; can sound a bit more dramatic or absolute.)
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powerful (Emphasizes the strong effect something has, especially emotions or forces.)
Antonime
mild (Describes something that is gentle or not very strong in degree.)
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slight (Suggests only a small or weak amount of something.)
Colocații
intense pain
|intense pressure
|intense heat
|intense fear
|intense interest
|intense competition
Teme
emotions
|description
|daily life
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- She felt an intense fear as the plane started to shake.
- There is intense pressure on students to get good grades.
- The country is facing intense heat this summer.
- The movie created intense suspense from beginning to end.
- The election campaign has led to intense public debate.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- He has intense pain in his back.
- There is intense pressure at work this week.
- The heat in the desert was intense.
- She showed intense interest in the project.
- The fight for the job was intense.
unknown
C1
property
2
very serious and focused person
Describes someone who feels or shows things very strongly and is very serious or very focused.
Tipar de utilizare:
an intense [person/gaze/look]; [someone] is intense
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners sometimes think "intense" for a person is always positive. In everyday speech it can sound negative or tiring, as if the person is too serious or too much. In very positive contexts, natives may choose words like "driven", "motivated", or "passionate" instead.
Sinonime
passionate (Suggests strong feelings and enthusiasm, usually more positive and warm than "intense".)
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serious (Focuses on not being light or playful, but not always as emotionally strong or overwhelming as "intense".)
Antonime
easygoing (Describes someone relaxed and not easily stressed or overly serious.)
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laid-back (Informal; describes someone calm and casual, the opposite of highly focused or emotionally heavy.)
Colocații
an intense person
|intense gaze
|intense stare
|intense eyes
|intense personality
|intense expression
Teme
personality
|emotions
|relationships
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- He can be a bit intense, especially when he talks about politics.
- She fixed him with an intense gaze that made him look away.
- Her intense personality can be exhausting for some people.
- The new manager is very intense and expects everyone to work at full speed.
- I like him, but his intense focus on work makes it hard to relax around him.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- My boss is very intense and always thinks about work.
- She looked at me with an intense stare.
- He is an intense person and talks about his ideas for hours.
- Her eyes were dark and intense.
- He is funny, but also very intense.
adjective
B2
property
3
very demanding or high-effort
Needing a lot of effort, energy, or focus, especially in a short time.
Tipar de utilizare:
an intense [activity/period]; [training/work] is intense
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners often confuse "intense" and "intensive" in this context. Both can be used, but they are not always the same. "Intense" focuses on how something feels (very strong, very tiring), while "intensive" describes the design of the activity (a lot of activity in a short time, organized to be heavy or thorough), as in "intensive care" or "an intensive language course".
Sinonime
demanding (Emphasizes that something is difficult and requires a lot of effort or skill.)
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rigorous (Often formal; suggests something is very strict and careful as well as difficult.)
Antonime
light (Describes work or activity that is not very difficult or tiring.)
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relaxed (Suggests an activity or period without much pressure or effort.)
Colocații
intense training
|intense workout
|intense study
|intense negotiations
|intense competition
|an intense course
Teme
work
|education
|sports
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The course is short but very intense, with classes all day.
- After three days of intense negotiations, they finally reached an agreement.
- He does an intense workout every morning before work.
- There was an intense period of study before the final exams.
- The team has been under intense training for the upcoming match.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- I took an intense English course for two weeks.
- The training was very intense and we were all tired.
- She likes intense workouts at the gym.
- This week at work is intense because of the big project.
- The study program is short but intense.
adjective
B2
property
4
very strong or vivid sensory quality
Very strong or bright in color, light, smell, or taste.
Tipar de utilizare:
intense [color/light/smell/flavor]
Greșeală frecventă:
Learners may overuse "intense" with colors where native speakers more often say "bright" or "deep" (e.g. "bright red", "deep blue"). "Intense" is correct but slightly more formal or artistic in some contexts.
Sinonime
vivid (Often used for colors and images that are very bright and clear.)
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strong (Commonly used for flavors, smells, and colors that are noticeable and powerful.)
Antonime
pale (Describes colors that are light and not strong.)
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faint (Describes smells, sounds, or colors that are weak and hard to notice.)
Colocații
intense color
|intense light
|intense blue
|intense flavor
|intense aroma
|intense smell
Teme
senses
|art
|food
|core_vocabulary
Exemple
- The artist used intense colors to express her emotions.
- A beam of intense light shone directly into the room.
- The curry has a very intense flavor.
- The perfume has an intense aroma that fills the whole house.
- The sky turned an intense shade of orange at sunset.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The room was painted a very intense blue.
- The sun was bright and the light was intense.
- This cheese has an intense smell.
- The soup has an intense taste of garlic.
- I like clothes with intense colors.
adjective
technical
C1
property
5
high energy or force concentration
Having a lot of energy or power in a small space or in a short time, in science or technical language.
Tipar de utilizare:
intense [radiation/field/beam]; an intense [signal/laser]
Sinonime
high-intensity (Technical compound form often used as a modifier in scientific writing (e.g. "high-intensity laser").)
Antonime
low-intensity (Technical opposite, indicating a low level of energy or power per unit area or time.)
Colocații
intense radiation
|intense magnetic field
|intense laser
|intense beam
|intense light source
|intense electric field
Teme
science
|technology
Exemple
- The experiment requires an intense laser beam to heat the sample.
- Plants exposed to intense ultraviolet radiation showed signs of damage.
- Electrons are trapped within the intense magnetic field surrounding the planet.
Exemple pentru cursanți
- The lab uses an intense light to study the material.
- The sun sends intense radiation to the Earth.
- They measured the intense magnetic field around the magnet.
Gramatică
Forma de dicționar
intense
IPA
GB/ɪntˈɛns/
US/ɪntˈɛns/
Silabe și accent
in - tense (2 silabe)
Stress on 2nd syllable (tense)
Forme ale cuvântului
Adjective
- Base: intense
- Comparative: intenser
- Superlative: intensest
Familie de cuvinte
Expresii
intense competition
1/ɪntˈɛns kˌɑmpətˈɪʃən/
fixed phrase
very strong rivalry or competition
Very strong competition where many people or groups are trying hard to win.
Exemple
- There is intense competition for jobs in the tech industry.
- Small shops face intense competition from big supermarkets.
intense debate
1/ɪntˈɛns dɪbˈeɪt/
fixed phrase
very strong or heated discussion
Very strong and often emotional discussion where people disagree.
Exemple
- The new law has sparked intense debate across the country.
- There was intense debate about how to respond to the crisis.
intense focus
1/ɪntˈɛns fˈoʊkəs/
fixed phrase
very strong concentration
Very strong, continuous concentration on one thing.
Exemple
- The job requires intense focus for long periods of time.
- With intense focus, she finished the report in just a few hours.
intense pain
1/ɪntˈɛns pˈeɪn/
fixed phrase
very strong physical pain
Very strong physical pain.
Exemple
- He woke up in intense pain after the operation.
- Patients often report intense pain in the first few hours.
intense pressure
1/ɪntˈɛns pɹˈɛʃɚ/
fixed phrase
very strong pressure or stress
Very strong pressure or stress from people, work, or a situation.
Exemple
- The team is under intense pressure to win the championship this year.
- She felt intense pressure from her family to choose a safe career.
intense workout
1/ɪntˈɛns wˈɚkˌaʊt/
fixed phrase
very hard or demanding exercise
Exercise that is very hard and needs a lot of energy and effort.
Exemple
- He does an intense workout at the gym every morning.
- After an intense workout, remember to drink water and stretch.
intense scrutiny
1/ɪntˈɛns skɹˈutɪni/
fixed phrase
formal
very close and careful examination
Very close and careful examination by other people, often by the public or the media.
Exemple
- The company’s finances are under intense scrutiny from regulators.
- Politicians often face intense scrutiny during election campaigns.
intense scrutiny
2/ɪntˈɛns skɹˈutɪni/
fixed phrase
extremely strong examination
Very strong and serious careful looking at something, often by many people.
Exemple
- The project has been under intense scrutiny from the media.
- Her work attracted intense scrutiny from other experts in the field.