Immense is an adjectivea word that describes a noun or pronoun used to describe something that is extremely large, great in amount, or far-reachinghaving effects that extend widely over many areas in scale. It is often used for size, quantity, or extentthe degree or scope to which something exists or reaches.
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Pronunciation
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Accent: General American English
IPA: /ɪˈmɛns/
Easy pronunciation: ih-MENS (approximate spelling).
Stress: Stress the second syllable.
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Immense Meaning
very large or extremely great
Part of speech: adjective
Definition: Unusually great in size, amount, degree, extent, or scope.
Example: The company faced an immense challenge after the new rules were introduced.
Synonyms for this meaning:
- huge — A common everyday synonym for great size.
- vast — Works well for very large extent, amount, or scale.
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Immense Synonyms
Similar Meaning
- huge
- vast
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Common Mistakes
- People sometimes use immense only for physical size, but it can also describe amount, degree, or scope.
- Do not confuse immense with emotional words like 'immense' in phrases such as 'immense gratitude'—it still means very great, not literally physical.
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Frequently Asked Questions
What does immense mean?
Immense means very large or extremely great in size, amount, or scope.
What are some synonyms for immense?
Common synonyms include huge and vast.
Is immense a positive word?
Not by itself. It is neutral and just means very large or very great, though the context can sound positive or impressive.
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