C1adjective 2K

Intensive

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

Meaning of Intensive

involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time

In simple words: Very strong or focused.

Intensive in a sentence

• an intensive language course
• two weeks of intensive training
• intensive diplomatic negotiations
• highly intensive courses for business and professional people
• His disappearance has been the subject of intensive investigation.
• Traditionally reared animals grow more slowly than those reared under intensive farming conditions.
• intensive agriculture

How to use Intensive

Used to describe courses, training, or efforts that require a lot of focus or effort. More commonly used in academic or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.

Grammar pattern

intensive + noun

Memory hint

Think of 'intense' times two—very strong and focused.

Related words

Collocations with Intensive

• be
• highly
• very
• increasingly
• be
• highly
• very
• increasingly
• be
• highly
• very
• increasingly

Synonyms for Intensive

• severe
• extreme
• concentrated
• rigorous
• thorough

Opposites of Intensive

• easy
• simple
• light

Common mistakes with Intensive

• Confusing with 'extensive' which means covering a large area or amount.
• Using incorrectly to describe something simple or easy-going.
• Omitting the noun it describes, making the meaning unclear.

Frequently asked questions about Intensive

What does Intensive mean?

Very strong or focused.

What is the definition of Intensive?

involving a lot of work or activity done in a short time

How do you use Intensive in a sentence?

an intensive language course

Can you give another example of Intensive?

two weeks of intensive training

What are synonyms for Intensive?

Common alternatives include severe, extreme, concentrated, rigorous, thorough.

What is the opposite of Intensive?

Opposite meanings include easy, simple, light.

What words go with Intensive?

It commonly pairs with be, highly, very, increasingly, be, highly, very, increasingly, be, highly, very, increasingly.

What are common mistakes when using Intensive?

Confusing with 'extensive' which means covering a large area or amount. Using incorrectly to describe something simple or easy-going. Omitting the noun it describes, making the meaning unclear.

How do you pronounce Intensive?

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

When should I use Intensive?

Used to describe courses, training, or efforts that require a lot of focus or effort. More commonly used in academic or formal contexts. Not suitable for casual conversations.

What CEFR level is Intensive?

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