Collocation Dictionary
Common collocations with intense in American Collocation
intense
adjective
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.
These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
What are red words?
Around 90% of spoken and written English relies on just 7,500 common words.These words are highlighted in red and are ranked using a star system.
- One-star words are commonly used
- Two-star words are even more common
- Three-star words are the most frequently used
very
Extraordinarily intense flavours are found in every dish.
rather
The sun can be quite intense and you should take care to drink plenty of fluids.
especially
The main focus of the meeting was on the drug industry, which is under particularly intense scrutiny at the moment.
physical sensation
We have cooler springs and less intense heat during the summer.
feelings
Don’t feel embarrassed about crying as it helps when you release these intense emotions.
when something is considered or discussed
The bank was subject of intense speculation yesterday, with analysts suggesting it would be nationalized.
when someone is thinking hard
This work demands intense concentration and it is very tiring.
pressure
Ministries will now come under intense pressure to change the law.
fighting
The Allies attacked under cover of an intense bombardment.
competition
Intense competition ensures that only a few actors reach star billing.
The pressure got more intense in the second year of the course.