TENSE

(adj., noun, verb)

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There are 8 meanings of the word Tense.

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Tense - as an adjective

In or of a state of physical or nervous tension

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Taut or rigid; stretched tight

Example: "Tense piano strings"

Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Tense - as a noun

A grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

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Tense - as a verb

Become stretched or tense or taut

Example: "The bodybuilder's neck muscles tensed"

Synonyms (Exact Relations)

Increase the tension on

Example: "Alternately relax and tense your calf muscle"

Become tense, nervous, or uneasy

Example: "He tensed up when he saw his opponent enter the room"

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Antonyms (Opposite Meaning)

Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

Example: "He got a phone call from his lawyer that tensed him up"

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Example Sentences

"She looked tense during the meeting."

"His muscles were tense after the intense workout."

"I felt tense waiting for my test results."

"The atmosphere in the room was tense before the final announcement."

"I had a tense conversation with my boss about my performance."

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Is TENSE a valid Scrabble word?

Yes, tense is valid for both Scrabble US and EU

US/CA Valid UK/EU Valid

TENSE has a SCRABBLE points total of 5.

Is TENSE a valid Words With Friends word?

Yes, tense is valid for Words With Friends

Valid Word
TENSE has a WORDS WITH FRIENDS points total of 6.

Is TENSE a valid WordFeud word?

Yes, tense is valid for WordFeud

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TENSE has a WORDFEUD points total of 5.

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Word Variations & Relations

Anagrams of TENSE

Starts T Starts TE Starts TEN Starts TENS

Ends E Ends SE Ends NSE Ends ENSE

Starts T & ends E Starts TE & ends E Starts T & ends SE

Words containing TENSE Containing T,E,N,S,E

A-Z Proximities

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TENSE

Definitions

Tense - as an adjective

In or of a state of physical or nervous tension

Pronounced with relatively tense tongue muscles (e.g., the vowel sound in `beat')

Taut or rigid; stretched tight

Tense - as a noun

A grammatical category of verbs used to express distinctions of time

Tense - as a verb

Become stretched or tense or taut

Increase the tension on

Become tense, nervous, or uneasy

Cause to be tense and uneasy or nervous or anxious

Example Sentences

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