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Tense
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(grammar) a form of the verb that indicates the time or duration of the action or state of the verb
What is "tense"?
Tense is a grammatical feature that shows the time of an action or event in a sentence. It indicates whether something happens in the past, present, or future. For example, the word "walked" shows past action, while "walk" shows present action, and "will walk" indicates future action. Tense helps listeners or readers understand when an action takes place, allowing for clearer communication about time.
to tense
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to make someone feel nervous, anxious, or uneasy
1.1
to become nervous, anxious, or uneasy
02
increase the tension on
03
become stretched or tense or taut
tense
adj
tensely
adv
tensely
adv
tenseness
n
tenseness
n
Example
The atmosphere in the room grew tense as they waited for the final exam results.
His muscles were tense from sitting at the computer all day.
He became tense whenever his boss entered the room, fearing criticism.
She felt tense before her presentation, worrying about forgetting her lines.
The situation remained tense as negotiations between the two parties stalled.
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