adjective
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unusually large; huge; vast
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without limits; immeasurable
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informal very good; excellent
Related Words
See huge.
Other Word Forms
- immensely adverb
- immenseness noun
Etymology
Origin of immense
First recorded in 1400–50; late Middle English, from Latin immēnsus “huge, boundless, immeasurable,” equivalent to im- “un-” + mēnsus, past participle of mētīrī “to measure”; im- 2
Example Sentences
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Alphabet has “laid the groundwork for an immense amount of value creation from an AI standpoint,” Musk said.
From MarketWatch
The impact of the family court proceedings on her and the children was "immense", she said.
From BBC
"I think overall it's been a really positive week because the difficulty was immense," added Arteta.
From BBC
In nearly all states, the cost of caring for children has outpaced even housing and health care, placing immense strain on families and the fabric of our democracy.
From Salon
The 43-year-old said it would be "immense" to get more businesses to join the programme and make sure "nobody is struggling alone".
From BBC
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