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intensely

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/ɪnˈtɛnsli/ · in-ten-sely

In a manner that is extreme or strong in degree.

Meanings

adverbformal

In a manner that is extreme or strong in degree.

ایک طریقے سے جو بہت زیادہ یا شدت میں ہے۔

شدت سے

shiddat se

Formal: شدت کے ساتھ

Synonyms

deeplystronglyextremelyگہرائی سےشدیدانتہائی

Antonyms

lightlygentlymoderatelyہلکےنرمی سےمعتدل

Common Collocations

  • intensely passionate
  • intensely focused
  • intensely competitive

Example Sentences

She studied intensely for her exams.

اس نے اپنے امتحانات کے لئے شدت سے مطالعہ کیا۔

Us ne apne imtihanat ke liye shiddat se mutala kiya.

He felt intensely grateful for her help.

وہ اس کی مدد کے لئے شدت سے شکر گزار محسوس کرتا تھا۔

Woh is ki madad ke liye shiddat se shukar guzar mehsoos karta tha.

The competition was intensely fierce.

مقابلہ شدت سے سخت تھا۔

Muqabala shiddat se sakht tha.

Easily Confused With

intensify:Intensely is an adverb describing how strongly something is done, while intensify is a verb that means to make something stronger.

Word Family

intense
adjectiveشدید
intensity
nounشدت

See Also

💡 Memory Tip

Think of the word 'intense' and 'intensely' as a way to measure high levels of feelings.

Picture a flame burning intensely, symbolizing strong emotions.

✍️ Urdu Poetry

محبت کی شدت کو ہم بھول نہیں سکتے، اب وہی یادیں، وہی درد دِل ہیں۔

Mohabbat ki shiddat ko hum bhool nahi sakte, Ab wahi yaadein, wahi dard dil hain.

We cannot forget the intensity of love; now those are the memories, the same pains of the heart.

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🗣️ Urdu Proverb

شدت سے محبت، شدت سے جدائی。

Shiddat se mohabbat, shiddat se judaai.

Intense love brings intense separation.

📖 Etymology

Origin: Latin "intensus" — stretched, strained

First known use: 15th century

The word 'intensely' evolved from the Latin word 'intensus' through Old French before making its way into English.