B2adjectiveeducationhealth
US/ɪnˈten.sɪv/
UK/ɪnˈten.sɪv/
involving a lot of work or activity in a short time
In context
I took an intensive IELTS course for six weeks before the test.
After the accident, he spent three days in intensive care.
Growing rice by hand is intensive work that needs many people.
Words that go with intensive
adjective + noun
- intensive courseShe did an intensive course in Japanese.
- intensive careThe baby is in intensive care but stable.
- intensive trainingNew pilots go through intensive training.
- labor-intensiveMaking silk by hand is labor-intensive.
- intensive farmingIntensive farming can damage the soil.