C1adjective 2K

Dense

🇬🇧 UK //dɛns// 🇺🇸 US //dɛns//

Meaning of Dense

Having parts that are close together; thick or compact.

In simple words: Very thick or close together.

Dense in a sentence

• The fog was so dense that I couldn't see more than a few feet ahead.
• He struggled to understand the dense text of the academic paper.
• The forest was dense with trees, creating a shaded area below.
• Her dense accent made it hard for others to understand her.
• The dense packing of material made the box heavier.

How to use Dense

Used to describe substances or ideas that are tightly packed together. Can describe physical density or abstract concepts like complex ideas.

Grammar pattern

standalone adjective

Memory hint

Think of a 'dense forest' where trees are very close together.

Related words

Collocations with Dense

• dense population
• dense fog
• dense forest
• dense liquid
• dense material

Synonyms for Dense

• thick
• heavy
• compact
• crowded
• concentrated

Opposites of Dense

• sparse
• thin
• loose

Common mistakes with Dense

• Confused with 'dint' (force) due to similarity in sound.
• Used incorrectly in phrases, e.g., saying 'dense foggy' instead of 'dense fog'.

Frequently asked questions about Dense

What does Dense mean?

Very thick or close together.

What is the definition of Dense?

Having parts that are close together; thick or compact.

How do you use Dense in a sentence?

The fog was so dense that I couldn't see more than a few feet ahead.

Can you give another example of Dense?

He struggled to understand the dense text of the academic paper.

What are synonyms for Dense?

Common alternatives include thick, heavy, compact, crowded, concentrated.

What is the opposite of Dense?

Opposite meanings include sparse, thin, loose.

What words go with Dense?

It commonly pairs with dense population, dense fog, dense forest, dense liquid, dense material.

What are common mistakes when using Dense?

Confused with 'dint' (force) due to similarity in sound. Used incorrectly in phrases, e.g., saying 'dense foggy' instead of 'dense fog'.

How do you pronounce Dense?

US: //dɛns//, UK: //dɛns//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Dense?

Used to describe substances or ideas that are tightly packed together. Can describe physical density or abstract concepts like complex ideas.

What CEFR level is Dense?

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