Intensifier
Definition:
An intensifier heightens or lowers the intensity of meaning of an item.
Examples:
(English)
In traditional English grammar, intensifiers are considered adverbs.
Here are some examples of intensifiers:
- very good
- hardly to the point
See Also:
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