What is the difference between Intense vs Intensive?

b2-upper-intermediate

Intense

adjective

Definition

Existing in a high degree; very strong or extreme.

Examples

The heat was [intense].

She felt [intense] pain.

He has [intense] blue eyes.

Intensive

adjective

Definition

Concentrated on a single area; thorough and detailed.

Examples

The course requires [intensive] study.

She's in [intensive] care.

They did [intensive] research.

Tags

similar-spelling sound-similar overlapping-meaning

Practice Quiz

Question 1: The heat was ___.

intense intensive

Question 2: The course requires ___ study.

intense intensive

Question 3: Which sentence uses 'intensive' correctly?

She felt intensive pain. He has intensive blue eyes. She's in intensive care. The music was intensive.

Question 4: Which of these best defines 'intense'?

Concentrated and detailed Existing in a high degree Thorough Focused on one area

Question 5: They did ___ research on the topic.

intense intensive

Question 6: The movie had ___ action scenes.

intense intensive

Question 7: Which sentence is correct?

The intensive heat was unbearable. She's very intense about her work. The intense care unit is on the third floor. He felt intensive emotions.

Question 8: The ___ training lasted six months.

intense intensive

Question 9: Her ___ stare made him uncomfortable.

intense intensive

Question 10: Which of these best defines 'intensive'?

Very strong or extreme Concentrated on a single area Emotional Powerful

Quiz Answers

Q1: intense

Q2: intensive

Q3: She's in intensive care.

Q4: Existing in a high degree

Q5: intensive

Q6: intense

Q7: She's very intense about her work.

Q8: intensive

Q9: intense

Q10: Concentrated on a single area

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