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tense1
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- pronunciation:
- tens
- features:
- Word Combinations (adjective), Word Parts
| part of speech: |
adjective |
| inflections: |
tenser, tensest |
| definition 1: |
pulled or stretched tight.
My muscles are still tense from lifting those heavy boxes.- similar words:
- drawn, stiff
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| definition 2: |
feeling nervous and not able to relax.
Elena is tense when she gets home from work.- synonyms:
- nervous
- antonyms:
- calm, relaxed
- similar words:
- anxious
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| derivations: |
tensely (adv.), tenseness (n.) |
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