Tense
Definition of tense:
Tensest.
part of speech: adjective
Strained to stiffness: rigid.
part of speech: noun
A change in the form of a verb, showing the time of the action expressed; a verb form which indicates a certain distinction of time by changing its form or by the help of auxiliaries.
Tenser.
part of speech: adjective
Drawn tightly; not lax; severely strained; rigid; tense nerves.
part of speech: adjective
Strained tight.
part of speech: noun
Form of a verb to indicate time.
part of speech: noun
Usage examples for tense:
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Read it- quick," I heard Garrick's tense voice repeating.
"Guy Garrick", Arthur B. Reeve. -
There was as much as a dozen seconds or so of tense silence between them.
"The Betrayal", E. Phillips Oppenheim. -
There was a moment of tense silence as husband and wife stared into each other's eyes.
"The Shadow of the East", E. M. Hull. -
She settled herself in her seat, preparing for a tense hour.
"Man to Man", Jackson Gregory.