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intensive vs literally

literally vs intensive

intensive is a noun but literally is not a noun.

intensive is an adjective but literally is not an adjective.

intensive is not an adverb while literally is an adverb.

Word NounAdjectiveVerbAdverb
intensive Yes Yes No No
literally No No No Yes
intensive (noun) literally (noun)
a modifier that has little meaning except to intensify the meaning it modifies
intensive (adjective) literally (adjective)
of agriculture; intended to increase productivity of a fixed area by expending more capital and labor
tending to give force or emphasis
characterized by a high degree or intensity; often used as a combining form
intensive (adverb) literally (adverb)
in a literal sense
(intensifier before a figurative expression) without exaggeration
Difference between intensive and literally

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