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immense (adjective)

Describes something that is extremely large or vast in size, scale, or degree. It is often used to emphasize the extraordinary magnitude of both physical objects and abstract concepts like pressure, wealth, or talent.

💬 Example

"The amount of work I have to finish by tomorrow is immense."

💡 Memory Tip

Think of 'I'm' + 'mense' (like 'men' + 'size'). Imagine a group of men who are the size of giants. They are 'immense.'

🏛️ Origin

🔗 Synonyms
vast enormous colossal massive gigantic
⚠️ Common Mistakes

An immense book. → A large book.

The house is more immense. → The house is much larger.

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