intense
US /ˌɪnˈtɛns/
adjective Target · B2 Kinh doanh chung
Definition
existing in an extreme degree; showing great concentration or earnestness
Frequent in descriptions of market competition and high-pressure negotiations.
Examples
There is intense competition between the two companies in the mobile phone market.
Word Family
NounNoun
intensity
VerbVerb
intensify
AdjectiveAdj
intense gốc
AdverbAdv
intensely
Synonyms
- extremereaching a high or the highest degree; very great
- severevery great; intense or harsh
- concentratedwholly directed to one thing; intense
Collocations
- Easy intense heatsevere, oppressive atmospheric thermal conditions
- Medium intense competition in retailfierce market rivalry among consumer storefronts
- Hard intense regulatory scrutiny of banksrigorous inspection of commercial lenders by statutory supervisors
- Very Hard intense barrage of hostile questionsa relentless succession of critical inquiries posed by press or litigants
Learner's English edition · Curated definitions for TOEIC learners.