What are the differences between tense and intense ?
If I want to describle a situation is getting harder. Can I use these sentences .
1.The situation here is getting tense.
2.The situation here is getting intense.

Thanks for help !

Question

What are the differences between tense and intense ?
If I want to describle a situation is getting harder. Can I use these sentences .
1.The situation here is getting tense.
2.The situation here is getting intense.

Thanks for help !

Answer

Don't be misled by the spelling. There are quite different words.

http://thefreedictionary.com/tense
http://thefreedictionary.com/intense

Both of your sentences make sense, but they have different meanings. It's unclear what you mean by "harder".

Answer

The words " tense" and " intense" have similar meanings. Tense can refer to a feeling state- " I am feeling tense": this means you are feeling tension, which could mean anything from feeling emotional pressure, to tension in your muscles. When something is " intense" that generally refers to a situation of great overwhelm.

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