intensifying

Thân thiện

The storm is intensifying over the ocean.

Definition

1. Adjective:
   • Increasing in strength or intensity: Describes something that is becoming stronger, more forceful, or more concentrated. It often refers to a process or a quality that is actively growing in degree.

Usage

• The intensifying adjective is used to modify nouns that represent processes, effects, or qualities that are in a state of increase.
• It is commonly found in contexts describing weather, conflict, emotions, or efforts.

Examples

• Adjective:
  • The intensifying storm forced residents to evacuate. (The storm was growing stronger.)
  • She felt intensifying pain in her ankle. (The pain was becoming more severe.)
  • There is intensifying pressure on the government to act. (The pressure is increasing.)

Advanced Usage

• "intensifying" as a participial adjective: Often derived from the verb 'intensify,' it functions like an adjective but implies an ongoing action or process.
  • The intensifying conflict made diplomacy difficult. (The conflict, which was worsening, created challenges.)

Variants and Related Words

• Intensify (verb): To make or become more intense.
  • The company plans to intensify its marketing campaign.
• Intensification (noun): The process of becoming more intense.
  • The intensification of the debate was unexpected.
• Intense (adjective): Of extreme force, degree, or strength.
  • He felt intense heat from the fire.

Synonyms

• Escalating: Increasing rapidly, often used for conflicts or costs.
• Heightening: Increasing in intensity or degree.
• Deepening: Becoming more intense or profound.

Antonyms

• Diminishing: Becoming less intense or weaker.
• Abating: Becoming less intense or widespread.
• Weakening: Losing strength or intensity.

Học thuật

Adjective

1. increasing in strength or intensity