Meaning & use
Intensively
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In a thorough, concentrated, or vigorous manner.
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The team studied the data intensively before presenting their findings.
She trained intensively for six months ahead of the marathon.
A note on using this word
Often confused with 'intensely'; 'intensively' emphasizes thoroughness or concentration of effort, while 'intensely' emphasizes emotional or sensory strength.
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Words with an opposite meaning
superficiallycasually
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