B2
intense vs intensify
The difference
| Word | Meaning | Goes with | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| intenseadjective/ɪnˈtens/ | Meaning very strong or extreme; needing a lot of effort | Goes with intense heat | Example The intense heat in Saigon this April made it hard to work outside. |
| intensifyverb/ɪnˈten.sɪ.faɪ/ | Meaning to become stronger or greater, or to make something stronger or greater | Goes with intensify efforts | Example The storm is expected to intensify overnight and bring heavy rain. |
Which word fits?
1 of 8Pick the word for the gap. Its form may change in the sentence.
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