C1adjective 2K

Immense

🇬🇧 UK /["/ɪˈmens/"]/ 🇺🇸 US /["/ɪˈmens/"]/

Meaning of Immense

extremely large or great

In simple words: Very big or large.

Immense in a sentence

• There is still an immense amount of work to be done.
• The benefits are immense.
• a project of immense importance
• To my immense relief, he didn’t notice my mistake.

How to use Immense

Use 'immense' to describe something that is very large, often in a way that seems impressive. It is suitable for both spoken and written English but may be less common in casual conversation.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of 'I'M MENSE'—imagine being very large or bulky!

Related words

Collocations with Immense

• immense pride
• immense power
• immense joy
• immense potential
• immense responsibility

Synonyms for Immense

• huge
• vast
• enormous
• gigantic
• colossal

Opposites of Immense

• tiny
• small
• insignificant

Common mistakes with Immense

• Confused with 'immense' vs 'immense' (wrong spelling)
• Using 'immense' in contexts where a smaller size is implied
• Overusing in ordinary comparisons instead of stronger adjectives like 'gigantic'

Frequently asked questions about Immense

What does Immense mean?

Very big or large.

What is the definition of Immense?

extremely large or great

How do you use Immense in a sentence?

There is still an immense amount of work to be done.

Can you give another example of Immense?

The benefits are immense.

What are synonyms for Immense?

Common alternatives include huge, vast, enormous, gigantic, colossal.

What is the opposite of Immense?

Opposite meanings include tiny, small, insignificant.

What words go with Immense?

It commonly pairs with immense pride, immense power, immense joy, immense potential, immense responsibility.

What are common mistakes when using Immense?

Confused with 'immense' vs 'immense' (wrong spelling) Using 'immense' in contexts where a smaller size is implied Overusing in ordinary comparisons instead of stronger adjectives like 'gigantic'

How do you pronounce Immense?

US: /["/ɪˈmens/"]/, UK: /["/ɪˈmens/"]/. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Immense?

Use 'immense' to describe something that is very large, often in a way that seems impressive. It is suitable for both spoken and written English but may be less common in casual conversation.

What CEFR level is Immense?

"Immense" is at C1 level on the CEFR scale.