B2 adjective 중립

immense

/ɪˈmens/

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.

예시

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1

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

The quantity of work I must complete is extremely large.

2

The candidate possesses immense experience in the field of international diplomacy.

The candidate has a very great amount of experience in diplomacy.

3

The party was an immense success; I haven't had that much fun in ages.

The social gathering was a huge success and very enjoyable.

어휘 가족

명사
immensity
부사
immensely
형용사
immense
관련
immenseness
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암기 팁

Think of the phrase 'In-Mense-urable' (immeasurable). If something is immense, it is so big it is hard to measure.

빠른 퀴즈

The construction of the Great Wall was an ______ project that took centuries to complete.

정답!

정답은: immense

예시

1

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

everyday

The quantity of work I must complete is extremely large.

2

The candidate possesses immense experience in the field of international diplomacy.

formal

The candidate has a very great amount of experience in diplomacy.

3

The party was an immense success; I haven't had that much fun in ages.

informal

The social gathering was a huge success and very enjoyable.

4

The data suggests that the tectonic shift resulted in an immense release of energy.

academic

The information shows the movement caused a massive energy discharge.

5

Our corporation faces immense competition from emerging tech startups in Asia.

business

Our company deals with very strong competition from new Asian tech firms.

어휘 가족

명사
immensity
부사
immensely
형용사
immense
관련
immenseness

자주 쓰는 조합

immense pressure extreme levels of stress or force
immense wealth a very large amount of money and assets
immense popularity being liked or known by a huge number of people
immense value being worth a great deal of money or importance
immense task a job or project that is very difficult or large

자주 쓰는 구문

of immense importance

something that is extremely significant

immense satisfaction

a feeling of being very pleased with an achievement

immense relief

a very strong feeling of relaxation after anxiety

자주 혼동되는 단어

immense vs imminent

Imminent means about to happen soon, while immense refers to size or scale.

immense vs enormous

While similar, immense often implies something so big it is difficult to measure, whereas enormous is a general term for very large.

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사용 참고사항

Immense is frequently used to describe abstract qualities such as 'potential' or 'pride' rather than just physical dimensions. It is a strong adjective, so it is rarely used with modifiers like 'very'.

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자주 하는 실수

Learners sometimes use 'immense' as a verb or noun; it should only function as an adjective. Avoid saying 'very immense' because the word already implies an extreme degree.

💡

암기 팁

Think of the phrase 'In-Mense-urable' (immeasurable). If something is immense, it is so big it is hard to measure.

📖

어원

From the Latin 'immensus', which literally means 'unmeasured' or 'boundless' (in- 'not' + mensus 'measured').

문법 패턴

Used attributively before a noun (e.g., 'immense power') Used predicatively after a linking verb (e.g., 'The challenge was immense') Non-gradable adjective (does not typically take -er or -est endings)
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문화적 맥락

In English literature, the word is traditionally used to evoke the sublime nature of the ocean or the universe.

빠른 퀴즈

The construction of the Great Wall was an ______ project that took centuries to complete.

정답!

정답은: immense

관련 문법 규칙

관련 단어

bishop

B2

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bit

B2

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bitterly

B2

An adverb used to describe actions or feelings done with intense resentment, deep disappointment, or extreme harshness. It is also frequently used to emphasize that weather conditions are painfully cold.

bivalve

B2

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bizarrely

B2

In a very strange or unusual manner that is often difficult to explain or expect. It is used to describe actions, appearances, or situations that deviate significantly from what is considered normal.

blackberry

B2

To go out and gather wild blackberries from bushes, typically during late summer or early autumn. It describes the specific recreational or foraging activity of picking these berries in nature.

blackcurrant

B2

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blackhead

B2

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blackmail

B2

To demand money, favors, or specific actions from someone by threatening to reveal embarrassing or damaging information about them. It involves using a person's secrets or weaknesses as a way to coerce them into compliance.

blackness

B2

The state, quality, or condition of being black or completely dark. In academic and sociological contexts, it often refers to the historical, cultural, and social identity associated with people of African descent.

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