Dense and Stiff

Dense

Dense adjective - Having little space between items or parts.

Stiff is a synonym for dense. In some cases you can use "Stiff" instead an adjective "Dense".

Nearby Words: density, densely

Stiff

Stiff adjective - Incapable of or highly resistant to bending.
Usage example: use a stiff piece of paper for the project

Dense is a synonym for stiff in firm topic. Sometimes you can use "Dense" instead an adjective "Stiff".

Both words in one sentence

  • Cool Guns / Machine Guns During The Vietnam War, transport helicopters encountered stiff resistance from North Vietnamese Army soldiers firing machine guns and RPG's from the dense jungles.
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