How To Spell tense?
How to Pronounce tense?
Correct pronunciation for the word "tense" is [tˈɛns], [tˈɛns], [t_ˈɛ_n_s].
Definition of tense
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Stretched: strained to stiffness.
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An inflection in verbs to distinguish the time of the action.
Nuttall's Standard dictionary of the English language By Nuttall, P.Austin
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What is the present tense of Tense?
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What is the adverb for tense?
The adverb form of the word "tense" is "tensely".
What is the adjective for tense?
The adjective form of the word "tense" is "tense".
Usage over time for tense:
This graph shows how "tense" have occurred between 1800 and 2008 in a corpus of English books.
What is the plural form of tense?
The plural of the "tense" can be the "tenses".
What is the singular form of tense?
The singular of the "tense" can be the "tense".
Synonyms for Tense:
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n.
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- aspect ,
- conjugation ,
- auxiliary ,
- copula .
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- frightened ,
- alarmed .
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adj.
• under stress, pressure • conflicting- clashing ,
- clamoring ,
- bickering ,
- contentious ,
- dissenting ,
- cacophonous ,
- dissonant ,
- antagonistic ,
- disharmonious ,
- differing ,
- hostile ,
- dissident ,
- antipathetic ,
- conflicting ,
- harsh ,
- discordant ,
- brawling .
- ill .
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v.
• cower, crouch • hunch • stiffen • grip
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