an- — meaning in English

English meaning

• ess noun The name of the letter S.
• intense adj Extremely strong, forceful, or extreme in degree.
• very adv Used before an adjective or adverb to intensify it — to a high degree.

Senses

an- is used for these senses in English:

• ess Used to form female equivalents.
• intense Of a characteristic: extreme or very high or strong in degree; severe; also, excessive, towering.
• very To a great extent or degree.

ess — full definition

1. noun The name of the letter S.
2. noun Something curved or shaped like the letter S.

intense — full definition

1. adj Extremely strong, forceful, or extreme in degree.
2. adj Describing a person who is very serious, focused, or emotionally passionate.

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