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intense
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severe
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excessive
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extreme
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absolute
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enhanced
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complete
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total
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to intensify
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to heighten
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to amplify
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to magnify
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to deepen
very extreme or great
mild
Example
He experienced intense pain after the accident.
The storm brought intense winds and heavy rainfall.
The movie's intense action scenes kept viewers on the edge of their seats.
very bad, harsh, or intense
terrible
wicked
Example
The winter was severe with record-breaking snowfall.
The building suffered severe damage from the earthquake.
The country is facing severe economic problems.
beyond what is considered normal or socially acceptable
inordinate
undue
unreasonable
Example
The car’s excessive speed led to a hefty speeding ticket.
The storm caused excessive damage to the property, far beyond what was expected.
His excessive use of social media started to interfere with his daily responsibilities.
very high in intensity or degree
Example
The movie depicted extreme acts of courage and heroism in the face of adversity.
The region experienced extreme drought, leading to water shortages and crop failures.
The athlete pushed their body to its extreme limits in order to achieve peak performance.
complete and total, with no imperfections or exceptions
relative
Example
The painting depicted the landscape with absolute realism, capturing every tiny detail.
The lab procedures demanded absolute cleanliness to avoid contaminating the samples.
Figure skaters strive for an absolute flawless technical execution without a single missed step.
improved in value, quality, or performance
Example
The enhanced security features of the new software ensured better protection against cyber threats.
The enhanced safety features of the new car model earned it top ratings in crash tests.
The enhanced graphics and audio of the video game provided a more immersive gaming experience for players.
indicating something that is at its greatest degree possible
entire
full
to become more in degree or strength
deepen
Example
The pain in his knee has intensified after weeks of strenuous activity.
The protests were continuously intensifying throughout the city.
Tensions are intensifying in the region due to political unrest.
Grammatical Information:
intransitive
to increase the quantity, intensity, or degree of something
Example
Recent events have heightened concerns about cybersecurity.
Recent technological advancements have heightened our dependence on digital devices.
The unexpected price hike heightened concerns among consumers.
Grammatical Information:
transitive
to make a sound, especially a musical sound, louder
Example
In the recording studio, the producer used compression techniques to amplify the dynamic range of the vocals.
The sound engineer used a microphone and amplifier to amplify the singer's voice during the concert.
To ensure that everyone could hear the announcements clearly, the event organizers decided to amplify the sound.
Grammatical Information:
transitive
to make something seem bigger
blow up
enlarge
reduce
Example
The scientist used a microscope to magnify the tiny cells for detailed study.
The photographer chose a lens that would magnify the details of the butterfly's wings.
She used a magnifying glass to magnify the small print in the document.
to intensify or strengthen something, making it more significant or extreme
intensify
Example
The ongoing discussions are currently deepening the team's collaboration.
The challenging experiences deepened her resilience.
Regular practice can deepen your understanding of a subject.
Grammatical Information:
transitive
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