Definition

Adverb: In a manner involving concentrated effort, focus, or resources over a short period or on a specific subject; done with great intensity or thoroughness.

Usage

The adverb "intensively" describes how an action is performed. It modifies verbs to indicate that the action is done with deep focus, great effort, or in a concentrated way, often within a limited timeframe or on a specific area.

Examples

• The farmer cultivated the small plot of land intensively to maximize its yield.
• She trained intensively for six months before the marathon.
• The patient was cared for intensively in the hospital's special unit.
• The team studied the market data intensively before launching the new product.

Advanced Usage

• "to work intensively": To work with great concentration and effort, often for a sustained but limited period.
  • The researchers worked intensively to complete the analysis before the deadline.
• "to study something intensively": To examine or learn about a subject with deep focus and thoroughness.
  • He studied the local dialect intensively during his year abroad.

Variants and Related Words

• Intensive (adjective): Involving concentrated effort or focus. (e.g., , )
• Intensiveness (noun): The quality of being intensive. (This form is less commonly used.)

Synonyms

• Hard: With a great deal of effort.
• Thoroughly: In a complete and exhaustive manner.
• Concentratedly: With focused attention and effort.
• Diligently: With careful and persistent effort.

Antonyms

• Extensively: Over a wide area or range; broadly.
• Superficially: In a way that only concerns the obvious or apparent; not thoroughly.
• Casually: In a relaxed and unconcerned manner.

Adverb

1. in an intensive manner
   • he studied the snake intensively