Difference between Big and Intense

What is the difference between Big and Intense?

Big as an adjective is of a great size; large; while Intense as an adjective is strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.

Big

Part of speech: noun

Definition: An important or powerful person; a celebrity; a big name.

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Of a great size; large; Thought to have undue influence. Popular. Adult. Fat. Important or significant. (construed with on) Enthusiastic (about). Mature, conscientious, principled.

Example sentence: I just wanna give a big shout out to all the fans out there who have followed my work up until now. You guys are amazing!! Hearing from fans is the best feeling in the world.

Intense

Part of speech: adjective

Definition: Strained; tightly drawn; kept on the stretch; strict; very close or earnest; as, intense study or application; intense thought.Extreme in degree; excessive; immoderate; as: (a) Ardent; fervent; as, intense heat. (b) Keen; biting; as, intense cold. (c) Vehement; earnest; exceedingly strong; as, intense passion or hate. (d) Very severe; violent; as, intense pain or anguish. (e) Deep; strong; brilliant; as, intense color or light.

Example sentence: For me an object is something living. This cigarette or this box of matches contains a secret life much more intense than that of certain human beings.

We hope you now know whether to use Big or Intense in your sentence.

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