B1adjectiveemotionshealth
US/ɪnˈtens/
UK/ɪnˈtens/
very strong or extreme; needing a lot of effort
In context
The intense heat in Saigon this April made it hard to work outside.
After weeks of intense training, the team was ready for the match.
There is intense competition for places at top universities.
Words that go with intense
adjective + noun
- intense heatFarmers rest at noon to avoid the intense heat.
- intense pressureStudents feel intense pressure before the university entrance exam.
- intense competitionSmall shops face intense competition from online sellers.
- intense painHe felt intense pain in his knee after the fall.
- intense trainingThe soldiers went through six months of intense training.
Common mistakes
Incorrect:
I took an intense English course in the summer.Correct: I took an intensive English course in the summer.