Vocabulary Entry

tense

|noun • verb • adjective

noun

A form of a verb that indicates the time of the action or state.

Example Sentences

"The past tense of 'go' is 'went'."

"In English, we have present, past, and future tenses."

"Understanding different tenses is essential for mastering grammar."

verb

Example Sentences

"She tends to tense her muscles before performing."

"He tensed his body in anticipation of the impact."

"The sudden noise caused everyone to tense up."

adjective

Example Sentences

"He sounded tense during the interview."

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

"After the argument, she felt tense for hours."