Meaning of the word intense in English

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intense

US /ɪnˈtens/

UK /ɪnˈtens/

of extreme force, degree, or strength

Example:

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The heat was so intense that we had to stay indoors.

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She felt an intense pain in her leg.

Synonym:

extreme fierce powerful strong acute

having or displaying a strong feeling or quality

Example:

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He has an intense desire to succeed.

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She gave him an intense look.

Synonym:

passionate fervent ardent deep profound

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