intensity (C1)
noun
Pronunciation: /ɪnˈtensəti/
Definition
The quality of being very strong, extreme, or difficult to control.
Examples
The intensity of the storm made it impossible to go outside.
He spoke with great intensity, his eyes burning with passion.
The intensity of the competition drove all the athletes to their limits.
How to Use intensity
- intensity of (prepositional phrase)
- Used to specify what is being measured or described. — "We were surprised by the intensity of the heat."
- with intensity (prepositional phrase)
- To do something with great focus, energy, or emotion. — "She worked with intense focus on the project."
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