tense

US /tɛns/

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UK /tens/

A2TOEIC

n.NounThe use of grammar to state the time things happen

Use the past tense to tell me what happened yesterday

adj.AdjectiveUnable to relax; feeling nervous or stressed

It is important to relax and not feel tense during tests

adj.AdjectiveStretched tight and stiff

Make sure that the net is as stretched as tense as possible

v.t.Transitive VerbTo tighten the muscles, a rope, etc.

If you tense your muscles too much, they will hurt

v.i.Intransitive VerbTo become tense or anxious.

She tensed as she heard the strange noise.

adj.AdjectiveCausing or feeling anxiety; uneasy or strained.

The tense situation could explode into violence at any moment.

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a tense now none that I sent you can call
a tense now none that I sent you can call

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The situation in Manipur has been tense.
The situation in Manipur has been tense.

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This laughter could either be a way to laugh out of a tense situation.
This laughter could either be a way to laugh out of a tense situation.
This laughter could either be a way to laugh out of a tense situation.
This laughter could either be a way to laugh out of a tense situation.

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you, it will feel slightly tense, it will feel kind of forced. And the more you get
you, it will feel slightly tense, it will feel kind of forced. And the more you get

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You used to talk about your love life freely with your friends, but now you find things can get a little tense and uncomfortable around this subject.
You used to talk about your love life freely with your friends, but now you find things can get a little tense and uncomfortable around this subject.

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People are described as angry, tense, and hotheaded.
People are described as angry, tense, and hotheaded.

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Now, if tenses make you tense, don’t panic; I have something special for you to relieve that tension.
Now, if tenses make you tense, don’t panic; I have something special for you to relieve that tension.
in English. Today, we’re going to focus on one a tense which you can use in these
in English. Today, we’re going to focus on one a tense which you can use in these

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And of course, the verb conjugation is, or the verb tense is the present perfect because they're talking about life experience.
And of course, the verb conjugation is, or the verb tense is the present perfect because they're talking about life experience.