intensive

Everyday

1. Intensive means using a lot of effort or work in a short time: «an intensive course». tree →
2. (medicine) Intensive care is a part of a hospital for very ill people who need constant care and special machines. tree →
3. Intensive farming uses lots of machines, chemicals or animals in a small space to produce more food. tree →

In the lessons

In health lessons and news «intensive care» (ICU) is a serious hospital ward. In geography lessons intensive farming is compared with extensive farming. Phrases: «intensive care», «intensive course», «intensive farming».

Examples

• She took an intensive swimming course in the holidays. tree →
• Grandpa was in intensive care after his operation. tree →
• Intensive farming produces lots of food from small fields. tree →
• The team had an intensive week of training. tree →
• Doctors in intensive care watch patients day and night. tree →
• Learning French in two weeks was intensive. tree →
• Intensive chicken farms keep many birds indoors. tree →
• The search was intensive but quick. tree →

Note

Do not confuse with «intense», which means very strong or extreme (intense heat). «Intensive» describes lots of concentrated work. Intensive care is also called ICU or ITU (UK).