Meaning of the word dense in English

What does dense mean in English? Explore the meaning, pronunciation, and specific usage of this word with Lingoland.

dense

US /dens/

UK /dens/

closely compacted in substance

Example:

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The forest was so dense that sunlight barely reached the ground.

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The fog was so dense that visibility was almost zero.

Synonym:

compact thick solid packed compressed

Synonym:

sparse thin rare

stupid

Example:

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He's a bit dense when it comes to understanding complex instructions.

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Only a truly dense person would fall for that trick.

Synonym:

stupid dull slow-witted obtuse ignorant

Synonym:

intelligent clever smart

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