The adjective intense means profound, deeply felt, or extreme in degree, strength, or size. The adjective intent means focused or concentrated. The noun intent means aim or goal.
Examples:
- Intense feelings can obscure common sense.
- "It's like an act of murder; you play with intent to commit something." (Duke Ellington)
Practice:
(a) Charcoal burns with an _____ heat.(b) Sometimes we meet people who are only _____ on satisfying their own needs.
