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Vocabulary Entry
tension
|noun • verb
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N
noun
A state of mental or emotional strain or suspense; the condition of being stretched tight.
Example Sentences
"The tension in the room was palpable before the announcement."
"He felt a great tension in his shoulders after a long day at work."
"The film was filled with tension, keeping the audience on the edge of their seats."
V
verb
To stretch something tightly; to apply pressure to create tension.
Example Sentences
"You need to tension the wires to ensure the structure is stable."
"The workers will tension the cables before the final installation."
"He carefully tensioned the string on his guitar for the perfect sound."