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Intensifiers

Part of Speech: Noun

Sense: In grammar and linguistics, intensifiers are words or phrases that modify or strengthen the meaning of other words or expressions. They are often used to emphasize the degree or extent of an action, quality, or state.

Usage:

• The use of intensifiers can add emphasis and intensity to your sentences.
• She really loves playing piano; the adverb really intensifies her love for music.
• The very tall man stood out in the crowd; the adjective very intensifies his height.
• In the sentence "I'm so tired," the adverb so intensifies the level of fatigue.
• The too spicy food was difficult to eat; the adverb too intensifies the spiciness of the food.

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