intense vs intent
Definitions
adjective
- extremely sharp or severe
- possessing or displaying a distinctive feature to a heightened degree
- (of color) having the highest saturation
Examples
The stable oily liquid, which absorbs intense heat, was used as a coolant for electrical transformers and capacitors.
Everything grows very slowly there and all northern hemisphere herbs are grown under shade cloth - the herbs can't manage the intense dry heat of midsummer.
Individuals can respond to these experiences with intense fear, horror or a sense of helplessness.
Definitions
noun
- the intended meaning of a communication
- an anticipated outcome that is intended or that guides your planned actions
adjective
- giving or marked by complete attention to
Examples
While maintaining a level of accessibility and providing information are important, this must not dumb the work down, compromise the artists' intentions, or remove the challenge aspect of art that many people thrive on.
It had begun the seventies with the declared intention of contributing 0.7 percent of the gross national product in official aid.
The baronetage of Nova Scotia was devised in 1624 as a means of promoting the "plantation" of that province, and James announced his intention of creating a hundred baronets, each of whom was to support six colonists for two years (or pay 2000 marks in lieu thereof) and also to pay 1000 marks to
