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intensity

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti]

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Learn how to use intensity in a sentence: 9 audio examples across 3 meanings.

Context: “physical measurement”

(noun) how strong or powerful something is. For example, the intensity of light shows how bright it is. The stronger the light, the higher the intensity.

Example

The intensity of the sunlight made everyone wear sunglasses at the beach.

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The lamp was broken and its intensity was too low to light the room.

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How can we measure the intensity of the sound in this concert?

Context: “emotions”

(noun) the strength of feelings or emotions. When someone feels something very strongly, we say they have high emotional intensity.

Example

She felt the intensity of happiness when she saw her friends.

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He didn't show any intensity when he received the bad news; he seemed calm.

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Can you describe the intensity of your excitement for the event?

Context: “sports/activities”

(noun) how hard someone is working or how much effort is being put into an activity. If you are exercising really hard, you are working at a high intensity.

Example

During the game, the players showed a great intensity in their performance.

Example

Her workout today lacked intensity; she was not trying very hard.

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What is the intensity level of your training this week?

How to pronounce intensity

Pronunciation: [ɪnˈtɛn.sɪ.ti]

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