tense
/tɛns/ · noun
Meaning
- (grammar) Any of the forms of a verb which distinguish when an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) An inflected form of a verb that indicates tense.
- The property of indicating the point in time at which an action or state of being occurs or exists.
- (grammar) To apply a tense to.
- To make or become tense.
- Showing signs of stress or strain; not relaxed.
- Pulled taut, without any slack.
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