adv
intently
ihn-TEHNT-lee
Intently (adv) means With close, focused attention. Example: “She listened intently as he explained the plan.”
adv
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With close, focused attention.
"She listened intently as he explained the plan."
How to use intently
Learner’s notesIn plain EnglishWatching or listening very closely and attentively.
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Word forms
- Comparative
- more intently
- Superlative
- most intently
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She listened _____ as he explained the plan.
Rhymes for intently
gently
recently
fluently
urgently
silently
patently
decently
currently
fervently
patiently
evidently
presently
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Frequently asked questions
What does “intently” mean?
The word “intently” means with close, focused attention. In plain terms, watching or listening very closely and attentively.
How do you pronounce “intently”?
“Intently” is pronounced ihn-TEHNT-lee (/ɪnˈtɛntli/ in IPA).
How do you use “intently” in a sentence?
Here is “intently” used in a sentence: “She listened intently as he explained the plan.”
What part of speech is “intently”?
“Intently” is an adverb.
